Investment in Canadian livestock genetics announced
The Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA) is to benefit from CA$1.6m-worth of government funding.
Archives for September 11, 2014
Coffee genome sequenced: Researchers drink to greater caffeine control
Reducing, enhancing or even eliminating caffeine content in coffee plants will be possible in the near future researchers are saying after completing the genomic map of the coffee plant Coffea canephora.
Weekly text reminder may help people ‘budget’ calorie intake
A weekly text message reminder of recommended daily caloric intake may help consumers make healthier food choices, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
US, Europe and China key to Paraguay becoming world’s 5th beef exporter
Paraguay is now the world’s eighth top beef exporter, according to US government figures, ahead of meat superpowers such as Argentina (11th), but their aim is to be number five by 2020 and to have 20 million head of cattle available in that year alone.
Trendspotter: coconut inclusions
If it says ‘coconut’, it sells: Trailblazer Foods
As it ramps up flaked and shredded coconut production in anticipation of another holiday season, private label and branded grocery products manufacturer Trailblazer Foods says the growing popularity of coconut has resulted in a 12% increase in the amount...