Archives for June 1, 2005

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Dairy-loving ancestors bring lactose tolerance to Europe

As the milk industry feels the impact of a supposed rise in lactose intolerance, a new study from the US confirms Europeans can drink milk because their ancestors flourished in dairy pastures, passing on gene mutations that maintain the enzyme lactase...

Carlsberg plots East Asia rewards

Carlsberg is close to signing a new joint venture deal in China, says the country's official news agency, as the major brewers take up position on their East Asian nest eggs, writes Chris Mercer.

San Miguel acquires Australia's National Foods

Phillipine manufacturer San Miguel is on its way to becoming one of the Asia-Pacific region's top ten food and beverage companies as it secures majority control of National Foods, Australia's leading dairy manufacturer, reports Claire Johnston.