Archives for August 4, 2003

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Bubble set to burst for US carbonates

Carbonates are still the rulers of the US soft drinks market, but Americans are turning increasingly to packaged water as a healthier alternative to the sugary fizzy drinks. And with much of the US suffering an almost permanent drought, the growth...

Olestra given the all-clear

The US Food and Drug Administration has given the Procter & Gamble fat replacer olestra the all-clear, after new scientific evidence found there was no need to warn consumers of side effects.

Lost at sea?

Continuing uncertainty and senior management turmoil at cranberry supplier Ocean Spray has led Moody's to downgrade the firm's short-term and preferred stock ratings.

Flour millers feel the heat

The heat wave that has hit Europe has affected the production of a number of crops, not least wheat.

The power of green tea

Green tea's ability to fight cancer is even more potent and varied than scientists suspected, say researchers.

Nicotine fruit juice

Nicotine-containing fruit drinks could soon be available as an alternative for people trying to stop smoking, says a Los Angeles-based firm, which has received exclusive rights to market nicotine drinks.