Orkla Merging its Russian Confections March 1/St. Petersburg, Russia/Russian Financial Control Monitor(RFCM): Mergers & Acquisitions (English) -- Norway-based Orkla Brands International has decided to merge its Russian chocolate and confectionery
In the Running for Yoplait March 1/Vevey, Switzerland/RTT News -- Nestle SA and packaged food supplier General Mills Inc. are among leading bidders to acquire a 50% stake in French
High-fiber Diet for Longevity February 27/New Delhi, India/The Times of India -- A diet having excessive fiber, particularly the kind from whole grains, can help you live longer, a new
DSM's Purchase of Martek Complete February 28/Amsterdam/ADP News Netherlands -- DSM has finalized the previously announced acquisition of U.S. Martek Biosciences, a specialist in baby food ingredients, for some 790
Patent for Novartis February 28/New Delhi, India/Indian Patents News -- Novartis AG received a patent for cyclosporin-containing soft capsule preparations. The patent number issued by the Indian Patent Office is
Patent for Yamasa February 28/New Delhi, India/Indian Patents News -- Yamasa Corporation received a patent for a process for producing crystals of P1, P4-Di(uridine 5'-) tetraphosphate or a salt thereof.
Aloe Vera to Lower Blood Glucose February 25/Varanasi, India/The Times of India (TOI) -- The aloe vera (an ornamental plant) can be used for lowering blood glucose and blood lipid
Eggs to Help Diabetics February 25/Noosa, Australia/Noosa News -- Australian research shows eating eggs can benefit people with type 2 diabetes. The research, published in the February edition of the
U.K. Red Meat Warning February 25/London/U.K. Department of Health -- People who eat a lot of red and processed meat are being advised for the first time to consider cutting
Flour Prices to Rise in Japan February 24/Tokyo/Asia Pulse -- The Japanese government has announced plans to hike wheat prices by 18%. The average price will come to 56,710 yen