Emerging markets behind SABMiller profit boost
SABMiller says that a continued focus on expanding in emerging beer markets like Africa, Asia, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe has allowed it to boost lager sales by 11 per cent.
Archives for September 25, 2007
Ministers debate milk, wine and sugar reforms
Food safety and animal health top the agenda at today's meeting of EU's agricultural ministers, with the future of milk, wine and sugar production also up for discussion.
Conveyor incorporates linked communication system
A new conveyor belt system with linking software boosts production performance, according to the manufacturer.
Organic baby cereal incorporates probiotics and omega-3
A processor claims to have launched the first organic cereal for babies that is fortified with probiotics and omega-3.
News briefs: San Miguel, Scottish & Newcastle and Orangina
In the latest news roundup, San Miguel adds some fizz to its Hong Kong operations, Scottish & Newcastle's chief executive may be about to call time on his tenure, and the Orangina group makes an energetic acquisition.
Nestle points towards future of cocoa research
The future of research into the potential health benefits of cocoa should focus on the mechanisms and active compounds, with well defined clinical trials key to this burgeoning segment, says a new review by Nestlé.
Peanut pregnancy advice caused consternation for UK Lords
A high level report from the UK's House of Lords has said advice on peanut consumption by pregnant women and children to reduce allergy risk could be counterproductive, and calls for urgent withdrawal pending review.
Tea Council under fire for health claims posters
The UK Tea Council has been criticised for exaggerating the benefits of tea and banned from making further claims about the drinks antioxidant potential after running a series of adverts.