Archives for September 27, 2004

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Favouritism adding to the woes of Russian vodka producers

Preferential treatment by local authorities is pushing Russian vodka producers on hard times. According to a recent market report it is the regional allocation of brands that is affecting profitability, which, combined with the fact that vodka sales...

UN hosts food safety debate

Food safety comes to the table for global discussions convened by two UN-backed agencies next month.

Chr Hansen launches natural red range

Number one natural colours firm Chr Hansen builds on ambitions to penetrate deeper into this growing market with the launch of a new range of natural reds that tackle stability for beverage formulations, reports Lindsey Partos.

New canola oil targets trans fat free formulations

Dow AgroSciences multiplies alternatives for food makers looking to remove artery-clogging trans fats from formulations with a new canola oil sourced from a specifically designed seed with a low saturated fat content.

Mother's diet lowers child's leukaemia risk

Women who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit and protein before pregnancy may lower the risk of having a child who develops leukaemia, Britain's biggest child killer disease, suggests recent US research.

Chewing gum tax to hit Ireland?

A new gum tax in Ireland proposed to help street cleaning could add 5-10 cents to the price of a packet of gum and slice into a market.