Green tea for allergies
As green tea grows in popularity new research from Japan suggests that this ancient ingredient may provide some relief to allergy sufferers.
Archives for September 22, 2002
New technology to extend shelf life
After several months of testing US University of Georgia researchers recently confirmed the effectiveness of a new product, FreshTech, designed to control bacterial growth and extend shelf life in food service coolers.
Got some spare cash? Why not invest in whisky?
The world's largest and most expensive collection of old Scotch whiskies is embarking on a worldwide tour in a bid to drum up interest in an eventual auction. All the whisky aficionado needs to walk away with a bottle of The Macallan 1926 is a mere...
EU approval for Cereol purchase
The European Commission on Friday cleared the proposed acquisition of French-based food company Cereol by US company Bunge. The move shoots Bunge ahead of US agribusiness giant Cargill into the top slot as the world's largest oilseed refiner.
Growing demand for microbial scanners
Interactive, a US-based company that holds the rights to light based scanners used to inspect meat for microbial contamination, is increasing production of its small, hand-held version of the scanners.
Ahold, Unilever disagree about prices
Who is stronger - the retailer or the supplier? When the two parties in question are Ahold and Unilever, that is not an easy question to answer, but a dispute between the two companies over annual supply agreements may provide the answer.