Archives for May 1, 2008

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Barry Callebaut completes KLK acquisition

By  staff reporter

Barry Callebaut has successfully closed its acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Malaysia's KLK Cocoa - a strategic move expected to give the Swiss firm leverage to expand in the high-potential Asia-Pacific region.

Pepsi invests in UK aquaceuticals

By  Shane Starling

PepsiCo has beefed up its presence in the European functional waters market by acquiring three-year-old UK start-up V Water for an undisclosed fee.

Juicing may boost a fruit's antioxidant punch: study

By  Stephen Daniells

Long term supplementation of antioxidant-rich apples and purple grapes, particularly in juice form, may prevent artery hardening, researchers from France have reported for the first time.