Archives for January 5, 2004

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Dawn of new era for Bunge bakery business

Bunge, the world's top oilseed processor, last week said it was looking to cream off a gain of about $2 million, or 2 cents per share, on the sale of its US bakery business to privately-held Dawn Food Products.

Industry prepares for ephedra ban

The US Food and Drug Administration last week announced a ban on the weight loss herbal ephedra, after an extended consultation period including a court hearing.

Whole soy protein, not isoflavones, lower cholesterol

Soy isoflavones may not offer the benefits to heart health often attributed to soyfoods, finds a new study that suggests that another part of the plant could be responsible for its cholesterol-lowering ability.

UK targets school nutrition

The UK government has set about tackling its dangerously growing child obesity problem with a new scheme that aims to promote healthier foods for children.

US to ban ephedra

The US Food and Drug Administration last week announced a ban on the weight loss herbal ephedra, after an extended consultation period including a court hearing.