WSU moves to patent potential soybean rust cure
The herbicide glyphosate could help suppress Asian soybean rust, a newly arrived disease that threatens the $18 billion US soybean industry.
Archives for May 24, 2005
Red Delicious apples packed with disease fighting antioxidants
Consumers and food makers looking to pack an antioxidant punch should plump for specific varieties of apples, say scientists, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cadbury '99' bar launch targets weight wary consumer
Confectionery makers continue to tap into consumer weight and health concerns in a bid to boost stagnant sales as UK confectioner Cadbury launches a new range of chocolate bars with under 99 calories.
Monsanto fights back over controversial GM study
Published details of a Monsanto report are at the center of a new storm over whether genetically modified (GM) food could be harmful to human health, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Corn Products misled market, claims lawsuit
A lawsuit has been launched against ingredients giant Corn Products International, alleging that one or more of its directors violated federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements to the market.