Archives for October 25, 2005

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ConAgra ties fortunes to rising nutritional awareness

By  Anthony Fletcher

ConAgra's attempt to inextricably link itself with current health trends is evident in the launch of its latest range of products under the "Eat Well, Live Well, Choose Well" slogan.

New studies confirm TV-obesity link

By  Lorraine Heller

Television viewing is a key factor in the nation's growing obesity epidemic, according to two studies published in this month's Journal of Pediatrics.

Recovering Florida citrus hit again by hurricane

By  Lorraine Heller

Up to 15 percent of Florida's citrus crop was destroyed when Hurricane Wilma hit the southern part of the state on Monday, according to preliminary estimates by Florida Citrus Mutual, the state's largest citrus grower organization.

New culture medium to fight salmonella war

By  staff writer

UK food laboratory Oxoid adds a new culture medium to its portfolio as the food industry continues to fight against the prevalent pathogen salmonella.