RHM invest in 'healthy' Hovis
Hovis bread, produced by the UK bakers RHM, is to get an expensive facelift in a bid to strengthen its position as Britain's healthiest brand.
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Baby-boomers may benefit most from flavanol-rich cocoa
The heart health of the baby-boom generation could benefit from flavanol-rich cocoa, reports a study co-funded by Mars, but independent experts warn against confusion with commercial chocolate snacks.
China to clamp down on antibiotics in milk
China is preparing to launch a new national standard on raw milk to prevent dairy products containing antibiotic residues from reaching the marketplace.
Danisco performance impacted by 'eventful' year
Danisco's takeover of Genencor International, the EU sugar reform and rising raw material prices feature prominently in the group's recently published annual report.
Vitamin K-fortified milk must carry warning
New Zealand dairy Fonterra must add a warning label to its new vitamin K-enriched milk and yoghurt to reduce the risk for people taking the blood thinning drug Warfarin, said the New Zealand food authorities yesterday.
Cadbury invests in R&D to grow Asia sales
Global confectionery maker Cadbury Schweppes has opened its first R&D centre in south-east Asia, as it seeks to drive growth in emerging markets like China, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Suedzucker predicts growth in sugar revenues
European sugar giant Suedzucker expects a revenue increase of 5 per cent in 2006 / 07, underlining the group's confidence in the future of the EU sugar sector.