Canada signs animal genetics export deal with Turkey
Canada has signed a deal with Turkey giving exporters of sheep and goat genetics access to the Turkish market.
Archives for May 9, 2013
Peanuts, calories, and why energy density is a ‘dangerous concept’ gaining traction in nutrition science
The lower the energy density of your food the better, if you are trying to lose weight, right? Logical though it may seem, this hypothesis is not actually supported by the data, according to one leading food scientist.
WhiteWave CEO: ‘Our almond business is quickly approaching the size of soy’
WhiteWave Foods’ almond-based beverages and foods business has continued to show “torrid growth” in the first quarter of 2013, and is now approaching the size of its soy milk business.
Patent granted for Tate & Lyle’s SODA-LO sodium reduction product and manufacturing process
A US patent covering Tate & Lyle’s Soda-Lo salt microspheres and the process to make them has been granted.
Vermont House of Representatives gives green light to GMO labeling bill
The Vermont House of Representatives has passed H.112, a bill requiring the labeling of all genetically engineered (GE) food sold in Vermont. However, there are plenty of hurdles ahead.