Archives for August 23, 2004

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SIG beverage focus pays dividends

Swiss processing and packaging equipment provider SIG has reported a significant increase in its net profits for the first half of the year, a result that sees the company pulling itself out of the red. The improvement came despite the fact that net...

Food scientist queries organic food benefits

Organic food is not necessarily better for our health than conventional equivalents, say food scientists speaking at a meeting of the world's largest science society this week in the US.

Glenmorangie looking for a buyer

Glenmorangie, the UK's most popular malt whisky brand, is on the verge of changing hands, with the confirmation today that the company's leading shareholders, the Macdonald family, are looking to offload their shares.

Water takes fizz out of Thai soft drinks market

Thailand's tropical climate has fuelled the country's thirst for soft drinks, with consumption growing steadily in recent years, according to market analysts Canadean. Bottled water and other 'healthy' drinks are the main drivers of growth - but this...