Approval for controversial GM grain ?
Monsanto seeks full US regulatory approval for a gene-altered canola variety that sparked a product recall in Canada.
Archives for April 15, 2002
New Japanese organic standards harm local industry
The new Japanese regulations on organic foods are having a profound effect on the organic food industry, reports market analyst Organic Monitor.
Humans have innate hunger for high quality diets
Efficient use of the existing agricultural land base and new technology is key to meeting the growing demand for high quality food
Vitamin C to reduce oxidative stress, more evidence
Older adults may be able to combat oxidative stress in their cells that may damage tissues by loading up on vitamin C, claim American researchers.
Grape juice to combat breast cancer
Purple grape juice fed to laboratory animals led to significant reductions in both mammary tumour mass and the number of tumours per animal, according to a study presented last week at a scientific conference co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School.
New pasteurisation technology for food safety
Belgian food science company Leda Technologies announced this week that it is to launch a pasteurisation technology for eggs in shells that should combat the risk of bacterial infection in fresh egg food preparations in the professional kitchen.
Mexican duties on high-fructose syrup 'illegal'
An international trade panel finds Mexico's anti-dumping duties on US high fructose corn syrup illegal, and orders the government to lift the tariffs.
Coke with a twist, new roll-out
Soft drink giant Coca-Cola, facing a stiff challenge from archrival PepsiCo in the crucial North American market, on Monday unveiled a new vanilla-flavoured version of its flagship Coke brand, reports Reuters.