Christmas Feature
Evolution of the Christmas dinner
Humble pie, stuffed peacock and sugar mice have left our Christmas tables seemingly never to return. But what was it that forever pushed such dishes from our hearts and feasting?
Archives for December 21, 2005
Clover looking at microalgae as new omega-3 source
Australian omega-3 producer Clover Corporation is testing whether microalgae could offer an alternative source of health fatty acids to its current raw material supply, fish.
Nutrition at risk with rising food insecurity
The number of food insecure households in the United States rose in 2004 for the fifth year in a row, from 11.2 percent of the population in 2003 to 11.9 percent, meaning that even more people may be at risk from poor nutrition.
Mangosteen making an impact in US
Mangosteen, a little-known fruit from southeast Asia, ranks amongst the antioxidant-rich 'superfruits' that have attracted increasing interest from industry and consumers this year, and awareness looks set to grow in the coming year.
Tesco to launch cholesterol-lowering range under own label
The UK's biggest supermarket, Tesco, is introducing its own plant sterol-containing dairy range next month, offering a cheaper alternative to the leading cholesterol-lowering brands.
Christmas Feature
The festive food frenzy
0600 hours, 24 December - touched down on planet earth, life force appears rounded and inert.