Archives for October 10, 2004

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Consumer effort pushes for global GM moratorium

Evidence that the consumer backlash against GMOs is far from dying down comes as consumer groups consolidate to launch a global effort to push for a moratorium on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in seeds, crops and foodstuffs.

Citigroup fights back in Parmalat affair

Citigroup, the world's largest financial services group, hits back at the €14 billion debt-ridden Italian dairy group Parmalat, igniting a legal challenge against the administrators on Friday.

'Smart carb' bar brought to market

Canadian company Solo GI Nutrition is launching what it claims to be the first line of food bars containing "smart carbohydrates".

Whole Foods Market goes gluten-free

A new bakehouse to be used exclusively to make gluten-free products for those with special dietary needs has been opened by US-based natural and organic supermarket Whole Foods Market, giving the company a lead in providing fresh produce for this...

Med diet may reduce gallstone risk

A diet rich in polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats, such as those typically found in the Mediterranean diet, may not only protect heart health but could also reduce the risk of gallstones, according to a new study.

Frutarom investigates slimming effects of mate

Plant extracts company Frutarom Switzerland has carried out new research to support the weight-loss effects of its mate product, a herb becoming increasingly popular in the supplements category.