DNA in labels to protect wines
One of Australia's largest wine makers, BRL Hardy, is blending DNA from a 125-year-old grapevine into wine labels in an effort to deter theft and...
Archives for June 21, 2001
Merck on track to buy Japanese research institute
On June 20, the German pharmaceutical group Merck KGaA announced that its Japanese generics unit, Merck Hoei Ltd, has agreed to buy a research institute...
Soy isoflavones may be effective against prostate cancer
According to the results of a new study conducted by the University of California, men who are at risk of prostate cancer can include more soy products...
Dangerous chemicals found in some soy sauces
On June 22, New Zealand followed Britain in warning against the consumption of soy sauce after a survey found some brands of the condiment may contain...
Haitai Confectionery will be sold to consortium
The main creditor of South Korea's Haitai Confectionery said on June 22 that it had agreed to sell the insolvent firm to a UBS Capital-led consortium...