Fonterra acquires 18.8% stake in Chinese infant formula partner Beingmate
Fonterra has acquired an 18.8% stake in its Chinese infant formula partner Beingmate for around US$550m.
Archives for March 16, 2015
Malaysia
Nestlé shows consumers how to tell fake Milo after counterfeit bust
Milo’s supposedly biggest market, Malaysia, was dealt a scare over the weekend after thousands of packs of the exceptionally popular chocolate milk powder were seized by inspectors in Negeri Sembilan.
India
Biggest biscuit consumer set for fast growth and premium charge
Indian biscuit manufacturers are now aggressively moving into the premium segment as the world’s biggest cookie consumer shifts its tastes upmarket.
Lights, camera, action! a2 Milk outlines its US game plan at Expo West
Digestive issues after drinking milk are often attributed to milk protein allergy (which can be severe) or intolerance to lactose (milk sugars). But what if both of these have been ruled out and you are still experiencing mild digestive discomfort?
Folic acid may help reduce stroke risk: 5-year study
A combination of folic acid and the medication enalapril may be more effective in reducing the risk of stroke in adults with hypertension than the medication alone, according to large-scale research from China.