Shark bites obesity
A substance derived from dogfish sharks suppresses appetite and decreases body weight in rodents making it a potential anti-obesity treatment, according to new research.
Archives for August 1, 2002
Sweet turns to sour: emotions rise at Hershey
The planned sale of Hershey Foods is expected to come under fire on Friday from a broad coalition of the confectionery maker's hometown neighbours, including workers, politicians, reform activists and ordinary citizens.
ADM adds to patents file
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has been awarded three US patents for the use of concentrated isoflavones combined with other phytochemicals to treat blood-related diseases, cancer and menopausal symptoms.
ISO standard for GM detection technique
On the same day that we report that the US could be moving towards firmer rules on genetically modified foods, the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation has accredited ISO-17025 standards to GeneScan USA, a network of biotech companies,...
Sealed Air shares hit by asbestos worries
Shares in the US-based packaging company Sealed Air Corporation, which makes Bubble Wrap and other protective packaging for the food industry, have plummeted this week after the ruling by a US judge which will make it easier for claimants to seek...
Quest knocks ICI results
Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) yesterday warned that technical problems at one of its food flavour plants in Holland would wipe £10m (€15.83m) off second-half profits, reports The Guardian.