Banana extinction rumours unpeeled
A plant pathologist with the American Phytopathological Society has largely dismissed rumours that bananas could face extinction within the next decade.
Archives for February 18, 2003
Tea marketed as health beverage
Taking advantage of current research that has uncovered the powerful active ingredients in tea, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, both potent antioxidants, Honest Tea is launching an organic bottled tea.
Elements energy drink re-launched
Snapple has re-launched its Elements energy drink in an aluminum bottle. Available in four flavours, the drink aims to offer consumers greater convenience.
Record sales for Reliv
Reliv International, an international manufacturer and network marketer of nutritional supplements and other food technology products, today announced that its network marketing sales in January, 2003 achieved record levels.
Glanbia moves into Latin America
Ireland's Glanbia and Uruguay's Conaprole have joined forces to help develop the market for dairy ingredients in Latin America. A new joint venture company, Conabia, based in Mexico, will develop sales throughout Central and South America.
Nature's Sunshine reports falling sales
Nature's Sunshine Products, a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, has reported falling sales for its fourth and final quarter of 2002 - largely due to its overseas operations.