Water charge batters Danone profits
Another write-down charge hits French firm Danone, taking the gloss off a rise in dairy and beverage sales, as rumours of a take-over bid by PepsiCo subside, reports Chris Mercer.
Archives for July 20, 2005
Elderly benefit from calcium and vitamin D combo, confirms review
Elderly people who are frail and at risk for bone fractures may be helped somewhat by giving them both vitamin D and calcium, according to the results of a new review of previous studies.
Food analyser measures fat, protein
A new food analyser from NIR Technology Australia uses near infrared transmission spectroscopy to measure the components of a broad range of foods.