More wholegrains for a lower risk of diabetes
Overweight adults with a diet rich in wholegrains could significantly reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard University.
Archives for May 7, 2002
The sunshine crop
Britain's National Farmers' Union is promoting oilseed rape, a plant which offers health benefits when added in foods.
Fish fatty acids to be marketed as antidepressant
Evidence for the benefits of fatty acids from fish is so strong that the chemical is to be used by pharmaceutical companies to develop anti-depressant drugs.
Danisco buys Belgian flavouring company Perlarom
Danisco announced its acquisition of Belgian-based flavouring company Perlarom, boosting its position in Europe to the sixth largest flavourings manufacturer. It said its flavour sales worldwide will amount to around €240 million after the acquisition.
Kraft bid for British snackmaker unlikely
Rumours of Kraft Foods' buy-out of United Biscuits are downplayed by sources close to the company.
Organic foods have significantly fewer pesticides
Not long after a New Zealand report damning the health claims associated with organic foods, a new study which compared pesticide residue data on fresh produce grown organically and conventionally has found significant difference between the two, and...