Wines and spirits cheer Pernod results
French spirits group Pernod Ricard reported a 3.9 per cent rise in full-year turnover after a slower fourth quarter and sell-offs in its non-core fruit division.
Archives for February 13, 2002
A drink to soothe, not harm, the alcoholic heart, new research
For alcoholics who suffer from alcohol-related heart failure, cutting back alcohol consumption to a few drinks a day does not cause any further damage. In fact, the heart may actually begin to recover strength, report US researchers this week.
Codex session on milk and milk products
The Fifth Session of the Codex Committee on Milk and Milk Products will be held in Wellington, New Zealand from the 8 to 12 April 2002.
Fat blasting slows down under stress
Triglycerides, a type of fat linked to heart disease, may take longer to clear from the bloodstream when we are stressed.
UK tackles food hygiene
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) this week launched a national campaign to lift hygiene standards in catering businesses across the UK.
Tax breaks to kickstart organics
Organic products should be given tax breaks throughout the European Union to help them compete with conventionally grown goods, a green lobby group proposed on Tuesday.
UK confectionery giant reports strong 2001 results
UK drinks and confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes this week announced a strong financial performance for 2001.Sales rose 21 per cent to reach £5,519m (€9.02m), up from £4,575 m in 2000 and underlying profit (before tax) was up 18 per cent to £992m...
Farm bill displeases meat packers
The US Senate voted this week to maintain a ban on meatpackers raising livestock or overseeing independent feedlots, despite warnings it could cause huge disruptions in the livestock markets.
Oman bans Filipino food products
Fears that fish, dairy products and vegetables from the Philippines are contaminated with cholera bacteria has led the Oman government to ban a whole range of food products, the Gulf News reports this week.