Addressing health through nutrition: Top consumer priorities
Heart health, weight loss and cancer protection are the top three health concerns that Americans try to address through their diets, according to a new survey.
Archives for August 13, 2009
Consumer case reopened against Snapple’s ‘all-natural’ labels
A US Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has reopened a consumer-fraud case against Dr Pepper Snapple alleging that Snapple’s ‘all-natural’ label claim is misleading as the drink contains an artificial sweetener.
High-fat diets linked to poor mental function
High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to results of a rat study from Oxford University.
Monsanto: ‘On the verge of a technology explosion’
Monsanto’s CEO has said that the agricultural giant is on the verge of a technology explosion that it hopes will double yields in corn, soybeans and cotton by 2030, helping to meet increased demand for the crops.
Monsanto CFO to retire after 32 years
Monsanto’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Terry Crews has announced his retirement at the age of 53, after 32 years with what is now the world’s largest seed company.