UK retailers slam underage drinking crackdown
Retailers say they are being used as a scapegoat by the government, which is failing to tackle underage drinking.
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Caffeine could be Viagra for women, study
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee may increase a woman's desire for sex, suggests a new US study on female rats.
Dough mixer upgrade package improves bread quality, cuts costs
Bakers using APV Baker's Tweedy range of mixing machines can now improve the quality of their products and cut costs by attaching a pressure and vacuum mixing package to the machines, says the bakery equipment supplier.
Tomato juice prevents emphysema in animal models
Drinking tomato juice completely prevented emphysema in mice exposed to tobacco smoke, report researchers from Japan.
Crown wins packaging award for Thorntons
Crown has won a packaging award for, the UK confectioner, Thorntons and new food packaging indicates that innovation is driven by social trends.
UK food, drink exports on growth path
A 3.1 per cent growth in UK exports of food and drink during the first half of 2005 indicates that the industry is on track to break the £10bn barrier for the first time in a decade.
Cocoa supplies still tight
Cocoa supplies will remain tight for confectionary companies as production for the last growing season continue to be below demand for the ingredient.