Bomba hits the market
Austrian energy drink maker Bomba energy is to launch a new wellness beverage with added colostrum to boost the immune system, thought to be the first drink containing the functional ingredient.
Archives for November 13, 2003
Green tea agent fights HIV infection
The main active agent in green tea, EGCG, prevents the first step in HIV infection and could one day be used as a new anti-HIV drug, suggests a new study this week. Japanese researchers report that the extract, already believed to prevent cancer and...
Global shortage of cereal crops looms
With cereal growers having benefited from increased prices this year, attention is being paid to predictions on the 2004 crop amid fears that the world cereals stocks could suffer because of an over-reliance on weather and conditions.
No quarter
Graham Packaging Holdings, parent company of Graham Packaging Company, has reported healthy third quarter results. The group recorded a 19.8 per cent gain in operating income for the third quarter of 2003, compared to the third quarter of 2002.
Moves to end 'discriminatory' HFCS tax
A protracted trade dispute over high fructose corn syrup and sugar between Mexico and the US could have cleared an impasse.