A worldwide dairy consortium established at the suggestion of Fonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier has scored something of a marketing own goal. When Global Dairy Platform chief executive Kevin Bellamy last month took a swipe at incursions into the sector by non-dairy producers, the term "soy-milk" was high on his list of transgressions. One of the aims of the "pre-competitive" lobby group - representing dairy companies with a combined revenue of some $70 billion - is to stop non-dairy...

What's needed is an international effort that helps promote biofuel development so that all countries can participate equitably in a global energy marketplace. and Brazilian expertise and knowledge bases in plant-derived biomass as a source for alternative fuel and other products leading to energy independence and pollution reduction. As they toured the facility, the visitors watched in awe as the sugarcane was transformed into sugar, bioethanol, and electricity the process left nothing...

Thiruvananthapuram June 25 The well-marked remnant of Tropical Storm '03B' is stirring up the warm waters of the Arabian Sea to intensify as a depression once again but the predicted track to West-Northwest renders it increasingly irrelevant for mainland India weather. Thiruvananthapuram June 25 The well-marked remnant of Tropical Storm '03B' is stirring up the warm waters of the Arabian Sea to intensify as a depression once again but the predicted track to West-Northwest renders it...

However, the days of using a basic cleanser and moisturizer are long gone, as skin care marketers continue to introduce advanced products that aim to mimic doctors office procedures in the convenience of consumers own homes. As younger consumers become increasingly interested in turning back the clock before it moves, Euromonitor analysts predict the market will not only expand to appeal to a larger, more varied consumer base, but the focus for products targeting the younger demographics...

He added that trading volumes were fairly low in the precious metals markets, where participants are awaiting the Federal Reserve's decision Thursday on interest rates. Corn prices fell on the Chicago Board of Trade, as traders extended last week's selloff due to rain in central Illinois and Indiana, which could help the crops in those key corn-growing areas. NEW YORK - Gold prices slipped Monday, pressured by an early selloff in crude oil and the dollar's rise against the euro. Crude oil...