Tate & Lyle invests in Israeli sugar venture
Tate & Lyle has formed a joint venture to build and operate a sugar plant in Israel, a move that will partially replace traditional sugar imports from the European Union.
Archives for March 8, 2006
High-fiber, low-fat diet benefits kids' heart health, study
Overweight children kept on a "nutritious" diet and encouraged to exercise during a two-week period showed a dramatic reduction in cholesterol and insulin levels, according to a study presented last week at the American Heart Association's annual...
Age, income affect healthy diet choice
Almost two thirds of American adults consider themselves healthy eaters, and almost half say they try to follow some type of health-conscious diet, incorporating 'healthy' foods into their daily meals and snacks, says a new report.
More support that dairy could reduce colorectal cancer risk
A diet rich in dairy products could cut the risk of colorectal cancer by half, an effect that is not due solely to calcium, reports a Swedish study.
New 'deodorized' soybean to rid soy of 'beany' taste?
A new soybean variety claims to allow food manufacturers to develop products that have all the health benefits of soybeans but less of the beany taste.