France to launch national wine brand
France is to launch a national wine brand later this year in its latest attempt to drain bulging cellars and take on rivals in foreign markets.
Archives for January 22, 2007
Weekly Comment
Death to the industry conspiracy theories!
Here we go again. Industry-sponsored studies into the nutritional benefits of food and drink products are biased. Don't believe anything that has an industry sponsor.
Reviews highlight infants' need for zinc, iron
Young children may be at risk of iron and zinc deficiencies as they are weaned off milk or formula, according to two reports that may highlight opportunities in products formulated to meet the nutritional needs of older infants.
Popular porridge pushes oat sales
The traditional breakfast appears to be making a comeback with consumers tuning into the health benefits of porridge oats and driving growth in a formerly small sector of the cereal market.
Glossy polyethylene offers alternative to PET
Moulded packaging made from a combination of new high density polyethylene (HDPE) and a colour masterbatch boosts glossiness by 200 per cent compared to competing products, the manufacturer claims.
Health drive spikes UK juice sales
Fruit juice drinks are flying off the shelves in the UK as more time-starved consumers attempt to get their recommended daily dose of fruit and vegetables, a national survey shows.