Imperial Sugar still suffering from refinery rebuild costs
Imperial Sugar is still feeling the financial impact of the explosion at its Port Wentworth, Georgia refinery nearly two years ago, as it reported a $23.8m loss for fiscal 2009.
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Roasting peanuts boosts antioxidant levels
Raising the roast color intensity of peanuts boosts the antioxidant capacities of the peanuts, peanut flour and peanut skins, according to research at United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Food prices rising again, FAO warns
Global food prices are on the rise again, the FAO warns, but a repeat of the 2007/08 spike does not look likely without the same disastrous confluence of factors.
Restricting sugar could cause overeating: Study
Restricting sugary foods could lead to overeating, according to a new rat study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Nanoparticle lengthens food shelf-life, sustains health benefits
A modified nanoparticle from corn can be used to extend the shelf-life of food products and preserve their health benefits by delaying oxidation, according to new research.