Archives for April 14, 2010

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High-antioxidant superfruit plum to reach US consumers

By Mike Stones

An Australian company is close to concluding a deal with US partners that will result in the distribution of a plum to be marketed as a high-antioxidant fresh fruit variety and as a nutraceutical ingredient.

Revenue question crucial to NY soda tax acceptance

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A new poll from Quinnipiac University suggests that consumers would be more likely to support a tax on sugary beverages if the proceeds were linked to paying for health care reforms.

Cargill profits more than double as economy recovers

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Cargill’s profits more than doubled during its fiscal third quarter as it benefited from the recovering economy across all sectors, particularly in developing countries, the company has said.