Monsanto divests US cottonseed businesses
Agribusiness Monsanto has completed the divestiture of its US branded cottonseed business, in a move required as part of its takeover of the Delta and Pine Land Company (DPL).
Archives for June 19, 2007
Fats - quality more important than quantity?
Replacing unhealthy fats with healthy alternatives reduces risk markers for cardiovascular disease (CVD) more than reducing the quantity of fat, suggests new research from the US.
New stevia product enters sweetener aisles as awareness increases
A new stevia sweetener product has made its way into a number of leading US retailers, where its manufacturer claims it is placed side by side with the nation's top sweetener brands, despite its regulatory status as a dietary supplement.