For and Against vitamin supplements to prevent disease
In a recent issue of The New England Journal of Medecine, Drs. Walter C. Willett and Meir J. Stampfer review the evidence for and against using various vitamin supplements to prevent disease.
Archives for January 4, 2002
Food & beverage spending mixed for 2002
According to the recently released 2002 Industrial Outlook, food & beverage companies will continue restructuring to find growth in 2002.
Manila set to approve Kirin stake in San Miguel
The Philippine government is close to approving Kirin Brewery's planned investment in San Miguel after assurances that the deal would not weaken the country's equity position in its biggest food and beverage company
Brazil wheat imports from Argentina paralyzed by crisis
Brazilian imports of Argentine wheat have ground to a halt but millers have sufficient stocks until the end of January, grain analysts and industry sources said Thursday.
Extended review for Cargill / Montedison deal
The European Commission said on Wednesday it had extended its review of U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill's planned purchase of a unit of Italy's agro-energy conglomerate Montedison
Danisco expands antioxidant production to the US
To satisfy growing demand, both internationally and in the United States, the production of Danisco antioxidants recently began in St. Louis, Missouri.
Apples and wine reduce risk of asthma
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, researchers from London's King's College reported that individuals who ate at least two apples per week were between 22 and 32 percent less likely to...