Big brands lift Diageo sales
Blockbuster brands helped the world's largest alcoholic drinks firm, Diageo, to a six per cent sales rise over the last year, but trading in Europe remains tough.
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SIG cashes in on China's fast-growing dairy sector
Swiss liquid packaging group SIG has sold 14 new filling lines in one go to leading Chinese dairy Yili, reflecting the speed and scale of growth in the country's dairy sector.
French scientists unravel genes in yoghurt
Scientists in France say they have unlocked the genetic sequence of bacteria in yoghurt, offering better insight to dairy firms looking to create added value dairy products.
Foster's to sell off wine houses
Australian beer and wine group Foster's has said it will sell off one French and two Australian wineries as part of its plan to integrate the Southcorp wine business.
Chr. Hansen wins natural colour patent case
Danish company, Chr. Hansen has announced that it has won a patent case to protect its natural LiquidCap colour, a result that protects not only Chr. Hansen but also the customers, said the company.