Archives for December 21, 2006

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More evidence for tea's anticancer potential

By  staff reporter

Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind the compounds.

Packaging takeover to create Tetra challenger

By  George Reynolds

A packaging group is forming to challenge Tetra Laval's pole position following Carter Holt Harvey's announcement of the purchase of International Paper's beverage unit.

World coffee production on the rise, but stocks remain low

By  staff reporter

World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest report from the US Department of Agricultures Foreign...

Food industry policy: Part II

Industry lobbies for changes to environmental, trade policies

By  Ahmed ElAmin

In the second of a two-part series FoodProductionDaily.com examines the food industry's strategy in lobbying EU legislators during the upcoming year on environmental policies and international trade issues.