Dairy Crest scrambles after regional dairy co-op
Dairy Crest, one of the UK's leading dairy processors, has confirmed that it is in "advanced discussions" to acquire one of the UK's largest regional dairy co-operatives, Tom Armitage reports.
Archives for May 3, 2005
GM soybeans stop hair loss
New, and unusual, opportunities in biotech foods, as Japanese food scientists claim eating genetically modified soybeans could promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
Anheuser strikes back in Budvar name battle
Anheuser Busch has won the right to sell 'Bud' beer in Austria in its latest court tussle with Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar, as firms looking to protect Geographic Indicators a forced to raise their game, reports Chris Mercer.
Frutarom rolls out flavour systems for 'wellness' ice creams
In the same week that the world's number one ice cream maker announces the roll out of health and wellness ice cream to fuel growth, Israeli flavours firm Frutarom launches its functional ice cream product range.
Leptin replacement therapy to fight obesity?
Shedding new light on leptin, US researchers find doses of this appetite-regulating hormone could cut the numbers of obese.
Canadian beef industry loses patience over border dispute
Canadian frustration over the failure to reopen the US border to Canadian beef imports has fuelled demands to accelerate the expansion of its own meat processing capacity, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Ice cream makes you happy, say Unilever scientists
After the dank summer and sales of 2004, ice cream makers looking to boost 2005 figures will find comfort in new research that claims ice cream actually 'makes you happy', reports Lindsey Partos.