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British confectionery giant Cadbury has been affected by the Chinese tainted milk scandal, withdrawing 11 chocolate products made in Beijing, the company says. Officials say they have withdrawn Cadbury Eclairs and bulk packages of its Dairy Milk after tests for the chemical additive melamine had raised concerns, The Times of London reported Monday. Candies sold in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia have also been removed from shelves as a precautionary step. In a statement issued in Hong Kong,...

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2d42e6/united_states_phar) has announced the addition of the "United States Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2008" report to their offering. Our United States Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report provides independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on United States' pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry. The US should witness solid growth over the forecast period despite fears that the country may slip...

CHICAGO (AP)-- Repairs to drought-stricken flower beds and sales of freezers designed to hold bought-in-bulk food helped Lowe's Cos. Inc. post a better-than-expected second-quarter profit. But the nation's faltering economy and sluggish housing industry still sent profit at the nation's second-largest home improvement chain down nearly 8 percent. For the three months ending Aug. 1, results were boosted in part by consumers who undertook small outdoor gardening projects -- repairing...

I don't think anybody would accuse me of being health conscious. Like most people in the newspaper industry, I'm not usually seen gnashing on veggie burgers or substituting lunch with a fruit smoothie. We journalists drink, smoke, eat a lot of take-out and the only exercise we get is chasing down our sources until they outrun us. Which is why I raised a lazy brow when Rancho Cucamonga asked me to help make and create a Healthy RC smoothie, a new drink that Robeks, 8160 Haven Ave., is...

Attune Foods has introduced two new chocolate granola bars to its line of daily wellness products. The introduction of Chewy Chocolate and Peanut Butter & Chocolate brings the Attune lineup to 10 flavors, six granola and four chocolate, the company said. According to Attune, its bars are packed with probiotics to support digestive health and boost immunity as well as promoting optimal health and wellness. Rob Hurlbut, CEO of Attune Foods, said: "With 70% of the immune system residing in...

By Barry Nelson 1. Nature's alternative to Botox Strawberries are your skin's best friend, packed full of anti-ageing antioxidants. Not only do the nutrients improve circulation to the skin which results in a youthful and attractive glow, they protect against sun damage, one of the major culprits for premature ageing of the skin. 2. Burn fat and lose weight Strawberries are one of the top fat- burning foods. If you want to lose weight, ensure that berries are part of your daily diet. A...

BRITISH strawberry season is upon us. But did you know the fruit is as healthy as it is tasty? Here are our top 10 reasons to stock up on strawberries: 1. They are nature's alternative to Botox. Strawberries are your skin's best friend, packed full of anti- ageing antioxidants. Not only do the nutrients improve circulation to the skin, which results in a youthful and attractive glow, they protect against sun damage. 2. They help burn fat. If you want to lose weight ensure berries are...

By Jane Bradley A COMPANY which produces luxury chocolate has secured a GBP 1 million investment package which it expects will treble the size of its operations by the end of the year. Kshocolt, which sells its products in 6,000 stores worldwide, aims to grow retail sales by 300 per cent to GBP 4 million in 2008 at the same time as it moves into a new warehouse and office facility ten times the size of its current premises. The funding facility for the Glasgow-headquartered company has...

ENERGY -- the high-octane kind that pumps up the most stressed-out bodies -- is only a sip away. Or so goes the promise from the more than 500 energy beverages that are fueling fatigued consumers across North Texas. Some of the latest additions to this $3 billion business rely on healthy-sounding ingredients such as vitamin B and ginseng for that extra boost. The names say it best: Cranergy. Crystal Light Energy Wild Strawberry. Dansani Refresh and Revive. SoBe Essential Energy. These fruit...

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c76671) has announced the addition of "Global Energy Drinks 2007" to their offering. Zenith's Global Energy Drinks 2007 report is meticulously researched and is divided into nine main sections. A global market overview provides a full region by region analysis. Thereafter eight regional sections address energy drinks trends and consumption patterns in: North America, West Europe, East Europe, Latin America, Asia...