Bisphenol A alters male testosterone levels, claims breakthrough study
A breakthrough study claims to have demonstrated for the first time that bisphenol A (BPA) can cause changes in male human sex hormones.
Archives for August 29, 2010
Saturated fats could enhance soy proteins
Medium chain saturated fatty acids could be used to enhance the emulsifying properties of soy proteins, according to new research.
UK austerity plans will be “double-whammy” against children
Government funding cuts in the UK for the Change4Life campaign and school meals threaten children’s health, say campaigners who are also increasing scrutiny on the role of food manufacturers.
Fairtrade growth brings benefits to 1.2 milion producers and workers
Around 1.2 million farmers and workers around the world are estimated to have benefited from Fairtrade certification and labelling schemes in 2009, says FLO, with coffee still the largest category.
Don’t worry about wheat prices: Look at grain stocks
There’s nothing like a shortage of wheat to send some news media searching for superlatives. Talk of “soaring” wheat prices and “rocketing” bread prices were common, in the British press, after Russia decided to temporarily ban grain exports earlier this...