Archives for September 8, 2002

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Safeway, Asda quick to dispel takeover rumours

A rumoured takeover bid for beleaguered food retailer Safeway by larger rival Asda has been dismissed as speculation by both chains. But Safeway's problems continue and an eventual buy out cannot be ruled out entirely.

Retailers urged to take greater role in food safety

British consumers are increasingly concerned about food safety, but the government's efforts to get the message across are falling largely on deaf ears. Instead, food manufacturers and, increasingly, retailers are being called on to play a greater role.

'Slim' version relaunch for popular supplement

Reliv International, a US manufacturer and network marketer of nutritional supplements and other food technology products, has introduced a reformulated version of its Reliv Now supplement.

Festival boasts new science

Happiness, health and hormones are behind five UK funded research projects, the findings of which are due to be presented this week at the British Association Festival of Science. The festival, held at the University of Leicester from 9 to 13...

Ephedra industry offers to help in educating the military

A new report by the American Obesity Association which claims that 54 per cent of US military personnel are overweight and a further 6.2 per cent are obese has prompted the Ephedra Education Council there to offer to educate the military on the...

SNF gears up for further expansion

Australia's So Natural Foods (SNF) is close to acquiring another Australian food manufacturer as part of its strategy to expand its range of products, according to IndustrySearch.com.