Danish food ingredients company Danisco moved one step closer to
its ambition to become the world's number five flavour house when
it confirmed the company's acquisition of Belgian flavour house
Perlarom.
The US Federal Trade Commission has found no evidence that
so-called 'malternative' alcoholic beverages are being marketed to
minors, according to an investigation prompted by a complaint from
an advocacy group.
Ready-to-drink alcoholic mixers such as Bacardi Breezer saw the
fastest growth in the global food and drink market last year,
although they are still far behind old faithfuls such as beer when
it comes to overall sales, a new report...
Apples have long been seen as a healthy food, but that same
reputation has rarely been attributed to apple products. Now one
such product - cider - has been shown to be packed with
antioxidants, in amounts to rival even red wine.
Danisco announced its acquisition of Belgian-based flavouring
company Perlarom, boosting its position in Europe to the sixth
largest flavourings manufacturer. It said its flavour sales
worldwide will amount to around €240 million...
More research confirms the benefits of moderate drinking. A daily
moderate intake of alcohol may prevent blockages in the arteries
that supply blood to the legs, according to a new study.
For alcoholics who suffer from alcohol-related heart failure,
cutting back alcohol consumption to a few drinks a day does not
cause any further damage. In fact, the heart may actually begin to
recover strength, report US researchers...
On October 15, the Superior Court of California threw out lawsuits
brought against the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
citing that herbal tinctures and extracts sold by its member
companies are "alcoholic beverages".
The Philippines' top food and beverage conglomerate, San Miguel
Corp, is currently in talks with the management of Tanduay Holdings
Inc. to buy the rum manufacturer.
Beer, our ertswhile companion, apparently contains powerful
anti-oxidants thatmay reduce the risk of cataracts and heart
disease, according to two newstudies....