Weekly Comment
The obesity blame game
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing obesity epidemic.
Archives for August 8, 2006
Rich world to blame for Doha breakdown, says FAO
The Doha Round of global agriculture negotiations collapsed mainly because of infighting between large and powerful countries, corporations and lobbies, said the FAO this week.
Quest taps research to uncover flavour trends
Quest has carried out extensive market research in order to develop snack flavours that tap the latest consumer lifestyle trends.
Novozymes reports a solid first half for 2006
Enzyme giant Novozymes has maintained a high earnings level throughout the first half of 2006, with growth in sales and operating profit of 8 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
USDA to revise nutrition program for women and kids
The US government has proposed that its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutritional program should be revised for the first time in over 25 years in order to better reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Scientists solve sour taste perception
US-based scientists say they have identified two proteins responsible for the perception of sourness, a taste that up until now has been poorly understood.
Flavonoids linked to colorectal cancer protection
A diet rich in certain flavonoids, from eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 40 per cent, says a large observational study from Italy.