Archives for July 23, 2008

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Cake flavored yogurt back in favor

By Sarah Hills

There are signs of a US revival of cake-flavored dairy products with the launch of a range of new yogurts, following on from a trend which peaked in Europe a few years ago.

Dip in wheat prices offers brief relief for bakers

By Lindsey Partos

Bakers and snack makers can enjoy some relief in price for wheat as bearish fundamentals for this valuable commodity provide a rosier, albeit hesitant, outlook for supplies.

Study links low sperm with high soy consumption

By Jess Halliday

A new study has found that men who consume an average of half a portion of soy products per day are more likely to have a lower concentration of sperm, particularly if they are overweight or obese.

CPI in great shape pending Bunge merger

By Sarah Hills

Corn Products International and Bunge have demonstrated their potential as a combined force ahead of their merger as both report strong financial results for the second quarter of this year.

Food better than supplements for omega-3, says ADA

By Lorraine Heller

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.