Archives for January 31, 2011

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Newsweek slams antioxidants: Yawn!

By Stephen Daniells

Monday mornings are never easy. As I read yet another article slamming antioxidants the desire to yawn was stronger than normal.

USDA releases 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for the first time since 2005, with a number of small changes that could make a big difference for the food industry.

Omega-3 mood mechanism mooted

By Nathan Gray

A potential mechanism for the effects of omega-3 on mood have been suggested by a new study published in Nature Neuroscience.

Analysts: DuPont Danisco buy-out may end in fire sale

By Shane Starling

Analysts are saying Danisco could be carved up by its new owner DuPont, which they suggest is most interested in the Danish company’s enzymes for biofuels and that the food side of the business may be jettisoned.