Constellation launches hostile Vincor bid
Constellation has begun a hostile takeover attempt for Canadian wine firm Vincor, but its intended prey says it is looking for other suitors that are willing to pay a 'fair' price.
Archives for October 19, 2005
Nestlé targets brands at hard discounters
Nestlé says it will embrace moves by hard discounters to sell more branded products as part of its plan to recover from difficult times on Europe's food and drink market.
Alcohol damages eye sight in unborn baby
Children born from women who consume alcohol when pregnant could have eye problems, claims yet another study to highlight the risk of alcohol consumption on the unborn foetus.
Red wine improves artery health in heart patients
Antioxidants in red wine appear to have positive effects on the arteries of people with heart disease, according to a Greek study.
Sports drink heads Coca-Cola sales rise
Sports drinks, juice and bottled water spearheaded a set of encouraging third quarter results from Coca-Cola as health-conscious consumers force a realignment at the major soft drinks players.
Frutarom targets frozen bakery with first move into meat and fish systems
Cashing in on the soaring mega-trend for convenience food, extracts and flavours, Frutarom moves into meat and fish preparations for the first time.