Green, yellow veg linked to healthier arteries
A diet rich in green and yellow vegetables could reduce the development of atherosclerosis by almost 40 per cent, and is further evidence for the benefits of eating your vegetables, says a new study.
Archives for June 13, 2006
Organic Focus
Stonyfield takes steps to overcome supply shortage
With the US organic market on a sharp uphill path, and the nation's organic farmers unable to keep up with demand, the CEO of leading dairy firm Stonyfield Farm tells FoodNavigator-USA how he is dealing with the lack of supply.
Whole Grains Council reveals new weight-based stamp
The Whole Grains Council is to change the design of its characteristic stamp in a move to avoid potential regulatory uncertainty surrounding its use of the terms 'excellent' source or 'good' source. The new stamp will indicate the number of grams of...
Plant genetics conference achieves unanimous approval
There was unanimous approval yesterday for a ministerial declaration on the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Genetically enhanced peppers storm the market
Genetically enhanced hybrid peppers that can be raised with minimal protection under moderate winter conditions have achieved worldwide commercial success, according to the team behind the concept.
The science of salt reduction in food
The food industry is facing up to the issue of salt reduction. But how can this compound - so important in the preparation and storage of food - be replaced without the consumer tasting the difference?
International joint venture to boost Fibersol-2 sales
Archer Daniels Midland and Matsutani Chemical have solidified a joint venture to enhance worldwide sales and marketing of soluble fiber Fibersol-2 as interest in this type of ingredient is predicted to rise.
Budweiser maker sued for incomplete rights to ad music
US beer firm Anheuser-Busch has been slapped with a lawsuit for using a song in its commercials for which it had paid rights to the record company alone, and not to the rock band that created the song.
Scots urged to tackle 'food poisoning epidemic'
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) has urged Scots to improve food hygiene standards to tackle what it calls the 'annual food poisoning epidemic'.