Archives for June 26, 2002

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Greens to cut crime

Researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK have suggested a novel method of reducing the number of offences committed by young offenders - feed them fresh vegetables.

Commission clears Barilla purchase

The European Commission has approved, subject to conditions, the proposed takeover bid by Barilla Group of Italy for German bakeries group Kamps.

New flavour HQ for Danisco

Danish food ingredients company Danisco moved one step closer to its ambition to become the world's number five flavour house when it confirmed the company's acquisition of Belgian flavour house Perlarom.

Vitamin E for a fresh brain

Vitamin E could play a key part in fighting Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study of the effects of various antioxidants.

Food producers in foreign lands

A €91 million sugar-substitute plant in western Turkey represents the biggest greenfield investment made outside the US by Cargill, the Minnesota-based food producer. Yet the problems faced by Cargill in Turkey since the factory started up two years...