Archives for January 31, 2011

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Newsweek slams antioxidants: Yawn!

By Stephen Daniells

Monday mornings are never easy. As I read yet another article slamming antioxidants the desire to yawn was stronger than normal.

USDA releases 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for the first time since 2005, with a number of small changes that could make a big difference for the food industry.

USDA deregulates GM alfalfa

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to fully deregulate alfalfa that has been genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to Monsanto’s Roundup-brand herbicide, the agency has said.

Sara Lee to split into two separate companies

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Sara Lee Corp. announced its decision on Friday to split into two separate companies and to reject unsolicited buyout offers, ending months of speculation over the company’s future.