Cadbury Schweppes in US drinks profit warning
Cadbury Schweppes has hit stormy waters in the US, warning it will fail to hit profit targets as higher costs and the bankruptcy of a bottler conspire to foil the group's US revival.
Archives for October 9, 2005
Weekly Comment
A hungry world needs a fit FAO
The crusade to end world hunger has been a bitter failure. But with the world set to sweep away a crooked food trading system, there is a chance to get it right - if only we could revive the FAO from dormancy.
CLA, full-fat dairy linked to lower bowel cancer risk
High intake of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat found naturally in cow's milk, is associated with a significantly lower risk of bowel cancer, shows a new Swedish study.
Douwe Egberts taps UK ethical coffee trend
International coffee roaster Douwe Egberts is set to follow Nestlé's lead by launching an ethical coffee brand in the UK in order to tap into the country's lucrative ethical consumer trend.
Mondavi saves Constellation from mediocrity
Newly acquired wine brands have continued to carry Constellation Brands forward in its second quarter, raising suspicions about weaknesses in the company's organic growth.