Archives for October 11, 2011

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Agencies to weaken voluntary marketing guidelines

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The federal agencies behind proposed voluntary guidelines on marketing foods and beverages to children appear to have backed away from some of their earlier recommendations, responding to industry concerns.

Baobab tops antioxidant pops in new breed of ORAC tests

By Elaine Watson

While the true measure of antioxidant prowess is always in the human body, new tests assessing the free-radical-busting powers of baobab in the laboratory suggest it deserves its place in the superfruit premier league, according to Baobab Foods.