Archives for January 4, 2006

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Barley products to carry heart health claim

By  staff reporter

US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved the health claim for immediate use.

Monsanto reports "record" first quarter sales

By  Lorraine Heller

Agricultural products giant Monsanto today reported strong first quarter sales, on the back of a good performance from its seeds and genomics segment.

The rise of vitamin D

By  Stephen Daniells

A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.

Soy could worsen heart disease, study

By  Lorraine Heller

New research published today reveals that consuming soy could have a "severe" impact on a genetic heart condition that affects one in 500 people, though the authors caution that the effect has so far only been observed in male mice.

FSA begins search for CEO to fill Bell's boots

By  Anthony Fletcher

The exiting chief executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency will leave behind an organisation well equipped to deal with crises, and make difficult but necessary decisions.