Foster's exits Asian beer markets
Australian wine and beer group Foster's will exit the Asian brewing business with the US$225 million sale of its operations in Vietnam and India, it announced on Friday.
Archives for August 7, 2006
Use of natural antimicrobials grows, analyst says
EU manufacturers are using more and more natural antimicrobials instead of the synthetic versions, according to a new report.
Two apples a day keep Alzheimer's away?
Two apples a day, or a glass of apple juice, could keep Alzheimer's at bay by boosting levels of a neurotransmitter, according to results from an animal study.
India turns up the heat on Coke and Pepsi
Pressure was growing on the soft drink giants early this week after India's Supreme Court ordered them to reveal every ingredient in their drinks, following tests that found they were contaminated with pesticides.
Kingsmill gets Omega-3 boost
UK bread-maker Allied Bakeries has launched a new range of omega-3 fortified bread to help it compete in an increasingly health-oriented market.
Quality not just quantity of cholesterol affected by fats, says study
Eating a meal rich in saturated fats inhibits the activity of so-called 'good' cholesterol to protect against inflammation, but a meal rich in polyunsaturated fats boosts its action, says a study from Australia.
World Cup lifts S&N beer sales
Beer swilling England football fans helped Scottish & Newcastle to a six per cent sales rise for the first half of the year, continuing the brewer's new momentum in the UK.