World vanilla crops hit by cyclone
The key ingredient in the most popular ice cream in the world faces a rise in price, already at a 10 year high, as the worst cyclone in two decades hits Madagascar, the leading producer of vanilla.
Archives for March 17, 2004
EU approves Carlsberg's takeover
The EU commission has approved Carlsberg's takeover of the German brewer Holsten-Brauerei. The approval places the company one step closer to the profitable German market writes Danny Vincent.
Rieke vending
Dispensing systems manufacturer, Rieke Dispensing, has developed a new venting system for vending machines that dispenses that reduces the risk of ill hygiene.