BioGaia still in the red
Delayed contracts have held back growth at Swedish probiotic developer BioGaia, which had been aiming to produce a profit this year.
Archives for February 18, 2005
Merck reports strong growth in new vitamin combinations
Adding value to mature vitamin supplements by combining them with new ingredients is driving good growth at Merck's consumer health care business, reports Dominique Patton.
Folic acid advice has had little impact on birth defects
Recommendations for women planning a pregnancy to take folic acid supplements have had no impact on the number of babies born with neural tube defects, says an international team of researchers.
Unilever sells Dextro Energy range
Food-to-detergents group Unilever is selling its Dextro Energy unit to Germany's Zertus Group, the companies said on Wednesday, without disclosing the price.
Warburtons chases GI health trend
Warburtons has laid down the gauntlet to its mainstream UK rivals by developing white bread with a low glycaemic index as both consumers and producers become more aware of the benefits 'GI' can have in controlling diabetes, obesity and energy levels,...