Maize sequencing promises better quality ingredients
Sequencing of the genome of maize at the Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis could help lead to higher yields and better quality ingredients.
Archives for November 21, 2005
Boel urges acceptance of EU sugar reform
EU commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel has urged the agricultural council to adopt bold sugar reform ahead of tomorrow's crucial meeting.
Codex agenda : health claims, dietary fibre and NRVs
A panel of global food experts may start their first debate on health claims this week, with the topic once again on the agenda at the Codex meeting in Bonn.
DuPont hit by allegations over safety of packaging chemical
Allegations that DuPont hid studies showing the high health risks of a chemical used to line grease-resistant packaging for candy, pizza, microwave popcorn and hundreds of other foods, could affect processors on both sides of the Atlantic.
Wild targets natural colours market with kiwi green
Wild has developed a revolutionary new technique to capture a natural brilliant green kiwi colour for the food and drink industry.
WellGen prepares for nutrigenomic launch
WellGen's first food-derived nutrigenomic product could be on the market as early as next year, if research continues according to plan and a suitable commercial partner can be found.
Comfort food consumption varies with gender emotions, says study
Gender, age and culture are decisive factors when it comes to the consumption of comfort foods, according to a new study.
Weekly Comment
Time for Japan to act on agriculture
Strong rhetoric at last weekend's Apec summit on the abolition of agricultural subsidies could not drown out the scraping sound of Japanese heels.
GM pea study discontinued after assessment failure
Research to genetically modify peas to resist insect attack and reduce the use of chemical sprays has been discontinued after the failure of a stringent risk assessment.
Organic market growing, headed by fruit and veg
Demand for organic foods has increased by almost 17 percent over the past year, according to a new report that reveals how Americans are increasingly turning to organic alternatives in an effort to improve their diet.
Finsbury Foods bakery spending spree
UK speciality cake and bread maker Finsbury Foods has snapped up two Scottish bakers following an impressive financial performance which allowed the company to amass a £10 million war chest to spend on acquisitions.