Death of Danone founder Antoine Riboud
Antoine Riboud, the founder and former chief executive of world food giant Danone, died on Sunday, said the company.
Archives for May 5, 2002
Indian cholesterol drug discovered by West
A compound used as a dietary supplement for centuries in India but which is not well known in the West has been shown to have a significant effect on cutting cholesterol.
Folate intake inversely proportional to stroke risk
A survey of 10,000 adults suggests that people who get enough folate in their diets have a lower risk of stroke than those who eat fewer folate-rich foods.
Flavours of the month for beverage industry
Lemon, old-fashioned vanilla and cherry seem to be the most popular flavours with the drinks giants who have all sought to innovate with new flavourings in the last year. An industry report highlights the reliance on new flavours for the competitive...
Hicks buys up Nestlé's UK brands
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, the US private equity group, has bought several of Nestle's ambient food businesses for an estimated 120 million pounds (€192 million).