Nestlé has sold its entire stake in world’s top fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan. Nestle owns 10% stake worth $ 1.20 billion approximately in the Swiss fragrance and flavour maker. Nestlé acquired the shares when
A study published in Nutrition and Cancer shows that the most active component of grape seed extract B2G2 may induce the cell death known as apoptosis in prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.“We’ve
PepsiCo announced two key senior management appointments in its Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) division. D. Shivakumar, former Nokia MD in India, has been named Chairman and CEO for Pepsico’s India Region. Appointment of
Pepsico has named Gautham Mukkavilli, current General Manager for PepsiCo India Beverages as Senior Vice President, Business Transformation – AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa) effective March 1, 2014. In this new role, Mukkavilli will
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that 36.4% of consumers read calorie information at restaurants, but that those who do read it use the information.The researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis
Recent study led researchers at University of Kentucky suggests that low amounts of vitamin D in body may be dangerous for brain.The study shows that in addition to being essential for maintaining bone health, vitamin
The Hershey Company, renowned chocolate-maker, has launched its iconic Jolly Rancher confectionery brand in India. This is the brand’s first expansion outside the North America in its 65-year-old history.Launched by Hershey India, the American company’s
Nestlé is helping to reduce waste and boost responsible disposal in Chile by supporting a new recycling network.The company has backed the ‘Collective Recycling Project’, which aims to recycle about 1,200 tonnes of waste per
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention shows that postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages may be more likely to develop the most common type of endometrial cancer compared with women who did
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI) Mumbai Chapter had organised a seminar on food irradiation technology in Mumbai. The seminar was inaugurated by Mahesh Zagade, Food Safety Commissioner, Maharashtra.Chief guest Zagade urged the