BASF GM potato trial stokes controversy
UK approval for BASF to undertake trials of a GM disease-resistant potato has met with inevitable opposition.
Archives for December 4, 2006
Young adults' diets lacking, finds study
Most young adults do not meet the key dietary targets for Americans, primarily because they are too dependent on fast food and convenience food, according to research by the University of Minnesota.
New cancer-combating yeast strains developed
The manufacturer of a genetically modified yeast variety that is designed to reduce levels of the carcinogen ethyl carbamate in wine last week announced that it has transformed six new yeast strains.
Avebe 'on track' with solid year results
Starch group Avebe's net loss of €4.6 million for financial year 2005/2006 marks the completion of what the firm calls its 'reconstruction phase'.
Scientists look to better flavour, mouthfeel from whey-based dairy
The hydrocolloid high-methoxy pectin (HMP) may offer the best potential to enhance the thickness of whey-based lactic beverages.
Weekly Comment
Taking the junk out of junk food
The relationship between child and crisp has long been a sacred one but instead of exploiting this dynamic to shovel unhealthy food into young mouths isn't it about time healthier companies exploited it to push junk food without the junk?