Drambuie sale: Suntory ‘favourite’ to buy
Suntory would be the “favourite” to buy Scottish liqueur brand Drambuie, one analyst has claimed, as news emerged that owners the MacKinnon family were exploring a possible sale.
Archives for May 21, 2014
Australia
Green group calls for ban on nanomaterials
An environmental group in Australia has warned against the increasing use of nanomaterials in the food chain, calling for a ban on them until the further research on their safety can be conducted.
EFSA gives Monsanto the green light on SDA-rich GM soy
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delivered a positive scientific opinion on Monsanto’s MON 87769 soybean crop, which has been genetically modified to contain stearidonic acid.
Southeast Asia
Crazy flavours and multiple mixes driving hipster coffee culture
Café patrons in northern Southeast Asian countries are far more conventional than those to the south if what they order in cafés is any judge.
FAO chief urges global commitment to tackle nutrition challenges
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva has called on countries to put nutrition high on their national and international agendas, and to take a lead role in the upcoming Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2).