Berry extract fights West Nile virus
Findings of a new study in Israel show that the deadly West Nile virus, which recently killed a 71-year-old Atlanta woman, may have a natural enemy.
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Lifestyle plays role in diabetes 2
The majority of type 2 diabetes could be prevented by the adoption of a healthier lifestyle, American scientists revealed recently.
Tagatose - status of voluntary review
Spherix Incorporated, the technology innovation firm. reports on discussions with FDA officials concerning tagatose, the company's new low-calorie sweetener.
Restructure for ADM food divisions
ADM announced the restructuring of its Food and BioProducts Divisions to strengthen the company's global focus on its core food and feed operations, as well as its functional foods and ingredients.
Activists target Starbucks chain
US coffee shop chain Starbucks is this week the target of a massive anti-genetically modified ingredients campaign across the world.
FSA plan to control chicken in food chain
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Monday stricter measures, in the form of a seven point plan, to tighten the laws preventing unfit poultry meat entering the human food chain.
NSDA & gum arabic - statement
The National Soft Drink Association issued a statement regarding gum arabic as some media reports have linked Osama bin Laden and his financial interest to various organisations and industries around the world.
Balchem pleased with FDA ruling on choline
Balchem Corporation commended the FDA's recent decision authorising products containing qualifying amounts of choline to carry a nutrient label claim.