Weetabix sale to Bright Group unlikely
A Weetabix takeover would be poorly timed, say analysts and sources close to the company, who claim an acquisition by China's Bright Group is unlikely.
Archives for May 1, 2012
MPs to hear evidence on £200M desinewed meat ban
An influential group of MPs working on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hear evidence next week (May 15) about the EC’s requirement for a UK ban on the production of desinewed meat from cattle, sheep and goats.
New electronic nose detects fruit ripeness
A new electronic nose designed to detect ripeness could save millions of pounds each year in preventing the wastage of fruit and vegetables, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Olympic athletes at risk from popular supplements
Many athletes at this year's London Olympics could be at risk of disqualification because of their use of popular dietary supplements.