Corn refiners challenge validity of fructose study
The Corn Refiners Association has claimed that a recent study linking fructose in soft drinks with added body fat "mischaracterizes high fructose corn syrup".
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Health concerns see UK soft drinks consumption fall
A new report on the UK soft drinks market reveals that the majority of UK soft drinks categories have struggled following poor summer sales in 2004.
Vietnam may lift rice export restrictions
Vietnamese rice exports could soon increase as higher than expected yields allow the government to lift its export restriction, according to an Asia Pulse report.
Coke bottler explores functional milk deal
Coca-Cola, hit by a slow-down in fizzy drinks sales, may be looking to expand into vitamin-enriched milk after the firm's bottling arm announces talks to buy control of Bravo! Foods.
Soyfood sales hit €1.6 billion in Europe in 2004
Soya-based dairy alternatives saw record growth on the European market last year, reveals a new report.