Archives for August 29, 2005

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New study joins dairy-weight loss debate

By  Chris Mercer

A new clinical study has re-ignited the fiery debate over dairy intake and weight loss, claiming obese adults can eat four servings of dairy every day and still lose as many pounds as those with a low-dairy intake.

Kerry continues to expand ingredients, food divisions

By  staff reporters

Reporting good sales and profits growth in the first six months of 2005, ingredients and food products maker Kerry said today it is still on the prowl for what it describes as further"bolt-on" acquisitions.

European ingredients unit pushes growth for Kerry

By  staff reporter

All round gains in flavours, speciality, and dairy ingredients help Irish ingredients group Kerry face "highly competitive trading conditions" and contribute to the 12.8 per cent rise in first-half profit.

Russia moves to curb growing yeast imports

By  Angela Drujinina

Attempts by the Russian government to bolster the domestic yeast industry by raising taxes on imports have been dented by a lack of trust in local supplies.