Archives for November 26, 2002

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CAP: food industry reacts

The European food and drink industry this week gave a vote of confidence to the radical revamp of the 41 year old Common Agricultural Policy proposed by European Agriculture Commissioner Franz Fischler - but gave a clear warning about ensuring...

Blueberry breakfast beats memory loss

Berries of all shapes and forms are making the news on a regular basis as scientists tap into the potential health benefits held therewithin. Can blueberries boost our brain power? New findings released this week.

Green cows? Pull the udder one!

We reported yesterday on recent research carried out by scientists in Australia on genetically modified sheep capable of producing more milk than their non-GM sisters. Today the link between genetic modification and milking continues as researchers in...

Nestlé, Haribo to launch Fruity Smarties

Next January will see the launch of Fruity Smarties, a new variation on the popular Nestle chocolate confectionery brand which contains a fruity jelly produced by Haribo. Is this the start of a beautiful relationship between the two companies, and...

Where lies coffee's stimulant?

Last week we reported on a study that suggested the buzz we get from coffee may not, unlike the widely held belief, actually be from caffeine. This week, new reaseach finds that brewed coffee raises homocysteine levels and risk factors for coronary...