US food processors audit for excellence
The US food processing industry says it is ready to focus its attention on suppliers in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Archives for August 6, 2003
Agist society brings boom in vitamins, herbals
Vitamin and herbal producers will see surging demand from anti-aging products, as US consumers demonstrate an increasing desire to slow the effects of aging, reveals a new report.
Wild Oats expansion boosts 2Q revenue
Natural foods retailer Wild Oats Markets saw net income surge in the second quarter, as sales at three new stores opened earlier this year boosted revenue. No sales growth from new products and new store formats however.
Polyphenols could reduce colorectal cancer risk
Increasing intake of polyphenols, by eating more fruits and vegetables such as apricots or onions, or taking supplements, may help to prevent intestinal cancer, reports a European research group.
BASF improves profits at nutrition unit
The world's number two vitamin maker BASF boosted second quarter earnings in its agricultural and nutrition segment, despite flat sales from across the group's businesses and a pessimistic outlook for the full year.
Russian market ready for health boost
Russian dairy company Wimm-Bill-Dann is investing in a new functional range, and says it has already seen strong sales of its new probiotic drink Imunele.