Archives for February 1, 2005

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Sabinsa obtains proof of product purity

Sabinsa Corporation has been making sure its manufacturing processes are up to scratch in anticipation of new FDA requirements by submitting its products for testing by public health and safety company NSF International.

Weighing up the benefits of alcohol

Wine drinkers gain more heart health benefits than those who drink beer or other spirits, and may also live longer, finds a new analysis of research into this area.

Wessanen continues to prune Tree of Life

As Royal Wessanen intensifies the restructuring program at its Tree of Life North America (TOL NA) subsidiary, earlier attempts to turn around the beleaguered company's fortunes may be coming to fruition: it has recently signed distribution agreements...

Parmalat sells US bakery

Stricken Italian firm Parmalat, still being investigated for fraud, has sold its loss-making North American Bakery Group to private equity firm Catterton Partners, reports Chris Mercer.

Red wine, the heart cure?

Trawling through the mounting investigations into the impact of wine-drinking on heart health, Danish researchers confirm ongoing findings that drinkers of wine benefit from its cardio-protective effects, more so than those who drink beer or other...