Archives for June 26, 2003

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CAP: dilution or development?

The beginning of a new era? An historic moment? Or a plain old compromise? All have been used to describe yesterday's agreement by EU farm ministers to approve hotly disputed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy.

Blue food bursting with health

Imagine eating purple bread, purple vinegar or blue noodles. Now imagine that they are good for you. Food scientists in Australia have come up with natural food colours that also give a boost to the health.

Soda consumption increasing vitamin deficiency?

Sodas and sugary drinks are helping to push up the figures of obese children, suggests a small study in the US, and also result in deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals.