Archives for November 16, 2004

← 2004

Russia: 'Old fashioned' juice brand wins marketing award

Russian juice brand Dobriy was one of just a handful of food and beverage products to win an award at this year's Brand of the Year ceremony held recently in Moscow. Despite a somewhat old fashioned image, the brand continues to grow as it focuses on...

Red wine has anti-bacterial impact, new study

Red wine has potent bacteria fighting properties, suggests new research from scientists in the US that examined the impact both red and white wines could have on a range of common food pathogens.

Sedmoi Kontinent IPO reflects Russian retail ambitions

Russia's Sedmoi Kontinent has become the country's first retail group to float on the stock market - a move widely seen as a bid to raise cash for expansion before the expected influx of western chains, as Chris Jones reports.

Double the profit for Frutarom

Ambitious Israeli flavours firm Frutarom has doubled its net profit in the first nine months of the year after bolt-on acquisitions brought rapid growth to a company that has clear ambitions to become one of the top ten flavour firms.

Britain launches public health drive

The British government is expected to release a long-awaited policy paper on public health today with plans to curb public smoking, tackle obesity and address the way food companies target children through advertising.