Archives for October 31, 2008

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Flatulence-free soybeans pass the prototype test

By Stephen Daniells

Germinating black soybeans under stress from a fungus may give food formulators soy with less flatulence-causing carbohydrates, says new research from Singapore.

Explosion at ADM facility

By Sarah Hills

Archer Daniels Midland Company is counting the cost after an explosion at one of its grain facilities, which ships thousands of tonnes of soybeans, corn, wheat and soybean meal, interrupted operations.

US election impact on GM food

By Sarah Hills

Genetically modified food companies should be paying particular attention to the results of next week’s presidential election as they could face tough times ahead, according to a Soil Association report.

Sports Beverage Company uncorks new capacity

By Michael Stones

Californian drinks firm Sports Pouch Beverage Company has confirmed the purchase of its third filling machine for the packs, which is expected to boost production capacity by an extra 20m products over the next year.

Food flavoring agent from biofuel waste

By Sarah Hills

Scientists have developed a way to transform a waste byproduct from biofuel production into a food ingredient agent using E. coli.