Red wine keeps liver healthy, suggests new study
Fresh evidence that supports the potential protective health properties of wine with a US study suggesting a glass of red wine a day could actually protect against liver disease.
Archives for May 21, 2008
News briefs: Britvic results and glacial bottled water
This week, Britvic posts it half-year results and a Norwegian bottled water brand hits the UK market.
Cocoa deficit forecast to fall but prices remain high
Latest figures from the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) suggest that there will be a rise in world production of cocoa compared to last year and a rise, though smaller, in world grindings.
Erythritol use blossoms but regulatory, technical challenges remain
Manufacturers are getting more adventurous over erythritol use since it gained EU-wide approval this year, says Cargill, but the real boom will come when they can make a low-calorie claim in Europe.
Ulrick & Short launches non-allergenic glaze for baked goods
Ulrick & Short's ready to use Eziglaze for bakery products offers a clean label alternative to egg- and milk-based ready-to-use glazes, and can help a baker's bottom line, according to the company.