Archives for October 18, 2004

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Higher fibre shown to reduce oestrogen levels

An international team has demonstrated that women with a higher intake of dietary fibre have lower circulating oestrogen levels, a factor associated with lower risk of breast cancer.

Broccoli's ability to fight cancer boosted

Powerhouse antioxidants contained in three or more pieces of fruit and vegetables a day could severely reduce the risk of developing cancer of the lymphatic system with broccoli and cabbage showing particularly strong benefits.

EU fights WTO sugar ruling

Brussels will fight to appeal against a new decision by the World Trade Organisation that rules the EU illegally subsidises exports of sugar, ruling in favour of a legal challenge by Australia, Thailand and Brazil, the world's largest sugar producer.

Fonterra drives forward value-added dairy sector

Fonterra has built a new processing plant in New Zealand as part of its strategy to move its dairy business away from commodification and towards producing more value-added products.

Coke accelerates into energy drinks market

Coca-Cola, which until now has struggled to make its mark in the profitable energy-drink market, hopes to rectify the situation with the launch of Full Throttle early next year in the US.

Fiske Food links up with Avebe

Greater market penetration is expected for Avebe starch products as Fiske Food Denmark, a distributor of food and beverage ingredients, links up with the potato starch firm to distribute products from the Dutch farming co-operative.