Monsanto CFO to retire after 32 years
Monsanto’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Terry Crews has announced his retirement at the age of 53, after 32 years with what is now the world’s largest seed company.
Archives for August 13, 2009
High-fat diets linked to poor mental function
High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to results of a rat study from Oxford University.
Monsanto: ‘On the verge of a technology explosion’
Monsanto’s CEO has said that the agricultural giant is on the verge of a technology explosion that it hopes will double yields in corn, soybeans and cotton by 2030, helping to meet increased demand for the crops.
Childhood food sensitivity ‘normal’, says study
The occurrence of food hypersensitivity in children is common, and not necessarily linked to allergy, says a new study from Denmark.
Fenchem earns US and EU organic status for inulin
Chinese supplier, Fenchem, has won organic certification in the US and European Union for its proprietary inulin ingredient, In-fibre, in what the company describes as a “huge project”.
More difficulty ahead for food sector as European recession eases
France and Germany have emerged from recession but the global nature of the food industry may mean it takes longer to recover than other sectors, according to a senior economist at Wageningen University.
Addressing health through nutrition: Top consumer priorities
Heart health, weight loss and cancer protection are the top three health concerns that Americans try to address through their diets, according to a new survey.
Consumer case reopened against Snapple’s ‘all-natural’ labels
A US Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has reopened a consumer-fraud case against Dr Pepper Snapple alleging that Snapple’s ‘all-natural’ label claim is misleading as the drink contains an artificial sweetener.