Tea improves memory
Food makers will be encouraged to use green and black tea in their food formulations as science builds a picture of the possible health benefits, most recently that they could improve memory.
Archives for October 25, 2004
Scientists push boundaries of bacteria-fighting film
Scientists in Germany have applied a medical profession technique to create bacteria-fighting packaging that can be applied to liquid products such as milk.
Karlshamns seeks savings through job cuts
Squeezed margins from 'fierce competition' have hit profits at Swedish oils and fats firm Karlshamns, which this week announced job cuts in the context of a cost saving programme.
DBG strengthens Baltic position
The Danish Brewery Group, Denmark's second largest beer maker, has strengthened its position in the Baltic markets through the acquisition of a controlling stake in Lacplesa Alus, Latvia's number three brewer.
Aarhus investor sells majority stake
United International Enterprises Limited (UIE), the majority stakeholder in vegetable oil firm Aarhus United, confirms it will sell its considerable stake in the Danish firm, due to be divested by January 2005.
Lighter, thinner packaging growing rapidly in Poland
Thin, flexible and easy to handle - that is the major food packaging trend emerging on the Polish market, helped along by rising sales of dairy products and new hygiene laws on baked goods in shops, writes Chris Mercer.