Romanian bottled water producer Biborteni is reportedly forecasting that sales growth will stall in 2009 amid recent problems with its product distribution chain due to an economic slowdown. Read more
A study that discusses the role of caffeine in raising levels of the hormone cortisol, proposed to play a role in the manifestation of psychotic experiences, found that "caffeine intake was positively related to stress levels and hallucination-p... Read more
Merisant Worldwide Inc, a maker of low-calorie tabletop sweeteners such as Equal and Canderel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weighed down by increased competition and too much debt. Read more
Premium natural mineral water Suio has been added to the portfolio of bottled waters managed by UK brand realisation specialist Charteredbrands. Read more
Northern Foods has issued its third quarter Interim Management Statement and reports that it's "financially and operationally stronger", with a 3% underlying sales rise. Read more
NSF International has announced that the World Health Organisation has renewed NSF’s status as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Read more
The latest review from the Mintel Global New Products Database shows the simplest things in life can have the biggest impact. Read more
Manufacturing rationalisation and the Hovis brand relaunch, with its improvements in quality, a new advertising campaign and a packaging redesign, have helped to boost Premier Foods’ full-year sales by 9%, according to the company’s end of 2008... Read more
Dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina has sold its production site at Prenzlau in Germany to Uckermärker Milch GmbH, based in Potsdam, Germany. Read more
Nestlé Waters Powwow UK has announced the sale of its home and office delivery business to Lomond Hills Water, which is a new entrant to the UK HOD market, and part of the Murray White group of companies. The sale is due to complete on 2 Februar... Read more
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