Archives for June 29, 2006

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Slovenia backs EU plans to drain wine lake

By  Chris Mercer

As French, Italian and Spanish winemakers debate life without wine lakes, producers in one of Europe's smallest wine nations say they should not foot the bill for others' mistakes.

Teagasc goes genomic to boost flavour in dairy

By  Stephen Daniells

Irish researchers are working on using genomics to enhance flavour in dairy products - and enhancing the country's technological standing in international R&D.

Constellation laps up US drinks trend

By  Chris Mercer

Branded wines and imported beer in the US steered Constellation Brands to a record first quarter sales growth, revealing how the firm is sitting at the centre of American drinking trends.

Fungus enzyme could lead to supplements for coeliacs

By  Jess Halliday

A newly identified enzyme can break down gluten molecules before they reach the small intestine, Dutch researchers have shown, and may offer hope for the management of coeliac disease using oral supplements.