Archives for July 5, 2007

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Darrell Lea sweet on outside investment

By  Charlotte Eyre

The Australian confectionery manufacturer Darrell Lea is looking for investment as exports boom, the company announced last week.

Study finds no link between sugar drinks and kiddie obesity

By  staff reporter

A new study from the UK suggests that children consumption of soft drinks between age five and seven is not linked to obesity later in childhood, challenging previous studies that have targeted soft drinks as a major driver in the obesity epidemic.

Coca-Cola makes juicy Russian acquisition

By  Neil Merrett

Coca-Cola Hellenic bottling company yesterday announced it has agreed to acquire Russian beverage group Aquavision as it aims to tap the full potential for soft drink sales in the country.