The future flavour of wine
The kaleidescopic world of wine aromas and flavours is to come under the spotlight as Australian scientists seek to marry industry demand with ongoing research.
Archives for November 3, 2003
Food driving Spanish retail growth
Spain's retail sector showed solid if unspectacular growth in September, with sales rising 6.6 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Food was the main driver of growth, with turnover from this sector ahead 7.7 per cent year-on-year.
Canadian minister welcomes US mad cow decision
At the end of last week the USDA published a proposed rule aimed at ending the ban on imports of Canadian cattle under 30 months old, deemed to be at low risk for mad cow disease.
Metro sees Chinese growth - report
Metro, the German wholesale and retail group, is to roll out a further 40 cash & carry outlets in China over the next five years, the company's CEO Hans-Joachim Körber is quoted as saying today. And profitability is not far off either, he suggests.