Strong flavoured onions fight growth of liver cancer cells
Stronger flavoured onions could be better cancer-fighting foods than their mild-flavoured cousins, find researchers in the US that analysed an array of common varieties.
Archives for October 24, 2004
Wal-Mart expansion should focus on Russia - report
Wal-Mart is the world's largest retail group, more than twice the size of its nearest rival Carrefour, but until recently it was virtually unknown outside North America. Recent moves into Latin America and Europe, however, have been widely seen as the...
Qmach revolutionises food quality and safety systems
Management solutions provider Qmach has developed a new technological approach to dealing with quality and food safety systems.
Tea still top tipple for Russians
Tea rivals vodka in the affection of Russian consumers, it seems, with a new survey showing that 98 per cent of the population drink the beverage on a regular basis - on average, at least two cups a day. But while consumption levels have been static...
Research focus on gene expression of low-cal diet
Investigations into benefits of low calorie diet lead scientists to pinpoint the gene responsible for an increase in life span in flies on calorie-restricted diet, paving the way to further elucidate the health and longevity benefits of a low-calorie...
French IFF purchase cleared for Frutarom
Bolt-on acquisitions move ambitious Israeli flavours firm Frutarom a step closer to its ambitions to reach the top ten flavour club with the firm closing down on the purchase of IFF's fruit preparations business in Europe.
Brazilian farmers question soy supplies as price rises
Brazil's main association of soybean crushers and exporters last week warned farmers and co-operatives of the importance of honouring forward contracts, according to media reports last week.