Archives for July 31, 2006

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Coca-Cola Amatil takes over Palm Springs water

By  Dominique Patton

Lossmaking water delivery firm Palm Springs has finally succumbed to an offer from the Asia-Pacific drinks group Coca-Cola Amatil, allowing the bigger group to continue its expansion in this fast-growing market.

Zidane to join team Danone?

By  Chris Mercer

Yes, that's right. Freshly retired French footballer Zinedine Zidane may yet be selected to join the board of dairy, water and biscuit giant Danone, says a report.

Blackcurrant research may yield more vitamin C for fruit drinks

By  Jess Halliday

UK scientists are mid-way through a project in collaboration with Ribena maker GlaxoSmithKline to boost vitamin C levels in blackcurrants, and results to date indicate it will yield benefits for consumer health, as well as the country's fruit farmers.