News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
It is the general belief today that low blood cholesterol is key in reducing cardiovascular disease. This opinion has now been challenged by data from the Honolulu Heart Program, a large epidemiological study of cardiovascular disease.
Philippine soft drink maker Cosmos Bottling Corp has been valued at $281.4m in a deal under which it will be sold to San Miguel Corp and the Coca Cola Co.
Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service have developed a new process to produce foods with lower content of trans-fat acids.
Belgian brewer Interbrew said on Monday it had agreed to acquire the whole of privately-owned German beer brewer Beck GmbH & Co for 3.5 billion German marks.
Tyson Foods Inc. said it had completed its tender offer for beef processor IBP Inc., bringing closer to fruition an exhaustive takeover bid that included temporary cancellation of the deal and shareholder lawsuits.
ConAgra Foods Inc., the second-biggest U.S. food company, is to sue French company, Groupe Danone SA's Dannon to block it from using the name "Snack Pack" for its yoghurt containers.
An early diagnosis and strict dietary habits could help save the lives of patients with coeliac disease.