Archives for March 15, 2006

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Diet success depends on consistency, not diet type, says research

By  Lorraine Heller

The most successful way to lose weight is not the type of diet chosen, but actually sticking to it, according to research published by the ARS, which also reveals that people are most likely to stick to calorie and portion restriction diets than fat...

Syngenta moves closer to launching GM wheat

By  Lorraine Heller

Leading agribusiness Syngenta could be set to introduce the world's first genetically modified wheat seed by early next decade, a move fully supported by American wheat industry organizations.

Italy extends labelling law in protectionist stance

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Italy has made country-of-origin labelling mandatory on some tomato products, another indication of the country's increasing trend towards making it harder for foreign food products to enter its market.

Scientist concerned at plummeting nutrient levels

By  Lorraine Heller

Nutrient levels in fruits, vegetables and some food crops have dramatically declined in the past 50 years, something that could further push consumers to opting for more nutritious organic goods.