Increasing demand for soft drinks in France
Increasing awareness of the health benefits of fruit juice and other soft drinks is driving consumption in France.
Archives for January 31, 2003
DSM grows in Asia Pacific
The dairy ingredients business unit of Dutch company DSM Food Specialties has opened its first sales and customer service office in the Far East - marking the company's continued investment in this part of the world.
Plant-based drugs - room for growth?
Around a quarter of all prescription drugs sold in the United States, Canada and Europe contain active ingredients derived from plants, claims a new report. Global over-the-counter sales of plant-derived drugs are estimated at $40 billion per year,...
Folic acid does not increase chances of twins
A Chinese population-based study provides strong evidence that women who take folic acid supplements during pregnancy do not have an increased likelihood of having a multiple birth, according to the results in this week's issue of The Lancet.
Coca-Cola launches energy drink in Ireland
Coca-Cola has launched a new energy drink on the Irish market, the company's Ireland division announced this week. BPM Energy, which is so far exclusive to Ireland, differs from other products on the market in that it is designed to be a 'daytime'...
Researchers tackle childhood obesity epidemic
Researchers at the University of Leicester in the UK have launched one of the biggest studies into childhood obesity in the country. The dietary behaviour of more than 7000 South Asian children will be assessed, with the aim of improving healthy...