Russian water bottler set for growth
Narzan, one of Russia's best-known mineral water companies, has received a loan for $12.25 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as part of a combined equity investment scheme.
Archives for May 11, 2004
Monsanto's GM wheat programme ceases
US biotech crop pioneer Monsanto is to suspend the introduction of the world's first biotech wheat, amidst public outcry at the possible risks of genetically modified crops and at Monsanto's aggressive marketing tactics, writes Kevin Phillips.
More changes brewing in UK convenience store sector
With major deals of the scale of Morrison's takeover of Safeway now all but banned by the UK competition authority, the focus of attention has turned to the convenience store sector, where the regulator has been surprisingly liberal in allowing the...
Ukrainian poultry processor moves into oilseed market
Leading Ukrainian poultry processor CJSC Myronivsky Khliboproduct has confirmed the lauch of a new oilseed processing plant, in a move which the company says will help it to save costs at its poultry processing division.
Trans fats on the way out?
Last year Denmark became the first country in the world to ban trans fats from food products over fears these hydrogenated fats could contribute to heart disease. While the EU has yet to reach a position on the labelling of these artery-clogging fats,...
Czech brewer launches malt RTD
Plzenskly Prazdroj, part of the SABMiller group, has launched a low alcohol lemon-apple flavoured malt drink onto the Czech market, the first of its kind.
World's largest meat processor installs IT network
Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat processor, has installed a technology platform to complete the integration of its operating units. The mySAP business suite is designed to establish best practice business processes and optimise efficiency across...
Drip-drip coffee consumption to stay awake
People who shift their caffeine 'buzz' from a morning dose to small amounts consumed throughout the day could avoid falling asleep, may perform well on cognitive tests, and sleep soundly at night.
New probiotic tablet from Chr. Hansen
Probiotics in capsule form have been around for a few years, as dietary supplement manufacturers seek to take advantage of the growing awareness of their beneficial effect on gut health. But some consumers do not like taking capsules, prompting Danish...
European can makers applaud EU recycling ruling
The Beverage Can Makers in Europe (BCME) has welcomed the advocate general's conclusions in the EU Court cases regarding the German packaging regime. He found that the discriminatory elements of the German packaging order regarding the refill...