Archives for June 28, 2007

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Probiotics may cut diarrhoea amongst the elderly

By  Stephen Daniells

Probiotic-containing drinks may help reduce diarrhoea among older people receiving antibiotics, reports new research that could offer savings to public health services.

Raisio mulls Nokia mill closure

By  Jess Halliday

Raisio has revealed that it is considering shutting down its grain mill in Nokia, Finland, to raise profitability in the face of changing market conditions.

Ciao for now to Italian Parmesan claim

By  Neil Merrett

Parmesan cheese could soon be as Italian as frankfurter sausages, baguettes or steak and kidney pie, if the findings of a European Court of Justice adviser are upheld.

Go green and profit, says Fonterra

By  Neil Merrett

Fonterra, New Zealand's largest food group has pledged to step up its commitment to tackling climate change amidst new findings from the country suggesting businesses could profit from greater environmental concern.