Danone dumps US water business
French water and dairy firm Danone has signed a deal to get rid of its troublesome water cooler business in the US, though not without taking one last hit.
Archives for November 16, 2005
UK prepares for controversial licensing law
A last-ditch attempt to thwart the UK's contentious new licensing laws has been battered down by the government as the issue reaches boiling point with only a few days to go.
Alcoholic drinks linked to mouth cancer rise
Rising alcohol consumption in the UK is contributing to a sharp increase in mouth cancer cases, warns cancer charity, adding more pressure on firms to actively promote responsible drinking.