Archives for September 26, 2002

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New flavours boost milk drinking

A recent study in US schools shows that students' milk consumption and nutrition status can be significantly improved by increasing the range of flavours on offer and the quality of milk provided in schools.

Bongrain bullish despite sharp drop in profits

A return to stability in Argentina and new acquisitions in Poland, combined with a general upturn in international markets, should help French cheese group Bongrain return to growth in the second half.

Danone increases WBD stake

A spokeswoman for Russian dairy and fruit juice group Wimm-Bill-Dann reports that France's Danone recently increased its stake in the company. An indication that WBD's policy of rapid expansion is the right way to go?