Patents threaten global food security
Anti-poverty groups and activists are cited as saying in a recent report that global food security is under threat from bio-pirates.
Archives for November 19, 2001
Watchdog warning over herbal dietary products
A Hong Kong watchdog has warned consumers that prolonged or excessive use of certain herbal dietary products can be dangerous to their health.
Botanical ingredients company joins NSF
NSF International, a US supplement certification body, announced this week that it has acquired the Institute for Nutraceutical Advancement (INA), an organisation that develops and validates analytical methods for testing botanical ingredients.
Energy drinks and alcohol, a dangerous combo
The newest rage among college students and teens is mixing energy drinks with alcohol, a potentially dangerous combination.
Organic, the fastest growing market
Organic food continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the European food market.