Price rises as cereal demand outstrips supply
World cereal demand is forecast to surpass supply in the coming 2006/07 marketing year, pushing down stocks to an uncomfortably low level, according to the FAO.
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FDA sued for lax regulation of GM foods
A lawsuit filed against the US government aims to establish strict safety laws for all genetically engineered foods, and require these to be labeled once they are approved.
BASF further expands GM cereal capabilities
BASF Plant Science has announced the expansion of a joint research and development programme designed to achieve genetically optimised wheat.
Will round salt revolutionise food development?
Two Indian scientists tell FoodNavigator how they managed to achieve round salt granules, and what this breakthrough could mean for the future of food development.
Earlier introduction of solid cereals may reduce wheat allergies
Getting kids to eat solid cereals at an earlier age could reduce the risk of developing wheat allergies, says a new study from Colorado-based researchers.