Weekly comment
Omega-3 reality check
The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.
Archives for August 24, 2008
Weather is key to bread wheat hopes
Britain’s weather this week will determine not just the quantity and quality of the 2008 wheat harvest but also domestic supplies for sale in 2010, warns the National Farmers Union.
UK government stands behind GM
The UK’s environment minister has challenged claims by Prince Charles that genetically modified (GM) crops are causing environmental damage.
Enzyme manipulation could give grape-flavored bananas
Genetic manipulation of enzymes in plants responsible for aromas in fruit and vegetable may enable fine tuning of flavours, suggests new research in Nature.