Archives for September 17, 2001

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NSDA & gum arabic - statement

The National Soft Drink Association issued a statement regarding gum arabic as some media reports have linked Osama bin Laden and his financial interest to various organisations and industries around the world.

FSA plan to control chicken in food chain

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Monday stricter measures, in the form of a seven point plan, to tighten the laws preventing unfit poultry meat entering the human food chain.

Activists target Starbucks chain

US coffee shop chain Starbucks is this week the target of a massive anti-genetically modified ingredients campaign across the world.

Tagatose - status of voluntary review

Spherix Incorporated, the technology innovation firm. reports on discussions with FDA officials concerning tagatose, the company's new low-calorie sweetener.

Restructure for ADM food divisions

ADM announced the restructuring of its Food and BioProducts Divisions to strengthen the company's global focus on its core food and feed operations, as well as its functional foods and ingredients.

Lifestyle plays role in diabetes 2

The majority of type 2 diabetes could be prevented by the adoption of a healthier lifestyle, American scientists revealed recently.

Berry extract fights West Nile virus

Findings of a new study in Israel show that the deadly West Nile virus, which recently killed a 71-year-old Atlanta woman, may have a natural enemy.