Archives for July 16, 2007

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Unhealthy diet a lifestyle choice, says UK study

By  Charlotte Eyre

People on low incomes consume just as much unhealthy food and drink as the general population, and so bad diets are the result of personal choice, according to a study published by the UK regulator Sunday.

Marfin acquires stake in Vivartia

By  Neil Merrett

Greek investment firm Marfin is today expected to complete the purchase of a one-third stake in the country's largest dairy and food group Vivartia.

EU milk cheapest in Poland

By  Charlotte Eyre

Milk and cheese products are more than twice as expensive in the rest of the 27 European countries than in Eastern Europe, according to a Eurostat report.

Aluminum form breaks the mold for hot-filling

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A new aluminium mold has been created to more efficiently form polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for hot-filling or pasteurisation, the manufacturer claims.

Danone sells Danao in France

By  Charlotte Eyre

Danone France is selling its Danao brand, a mixed milk and fruit juice, in the country to cider company Cidreries du Calvados la Fermiere (CCLF).