Archives for May 12, 2003

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Assessing the GM mood

The food industry, consumers and politicians in Europe are alive to the sound of three words - genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Barely a day goes by without a reference to this controversial aspect of biotechnology. And the last few days are no...

Good Q1 for natural products retailer

Wild Oats Markets has reported solid gains in sales and profits for the first quarter of fiscal 2003, helped mainly by its ongoing program of store openings.

Record quarter for Hansen Natural

Hansen Natural has reported record sales for the first quarter ending March 31. The company claimed the results reflected new product introductions and growth in core beverage lines.

Selenium may counter summer sun

Increasing levels of selenium in the diet could protect the skin against damage caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun, suggests new research from Edinburgh University, Scotland.