Archives for October 9, 2005

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Weekly Comment

A hungry world needs a fit FAO

The crusade to end world hunger has been a bitter failure. But with the world set to sweep away a crooked food trading system, there is a chance to get it right - if only we could revive the FAO from dormancy.

CLA, full-fat dairy linked to lower bowel cancer risk

By  Dominique Patton

High intake of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat found naturally in cow's milk, is associated with a significantly lower risk of bowel cancer, shows a new Swedish study.

Dairy Crest leads UK added value trend

By  Chris Mercer

As the UK's top three dairy processors cut profit forecasts for 2005, analysts say new added value product innovation is keeping the future alive with Dairy Crest pulling ahead of the pack.