Archives for December 21, 2006

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More evidence for tea's anticancer potential

By  staff reporter

Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind the compounds.

UK dairy to host EU CAP debate

By  staff reporter

Experts on EU agriculture policy will attend a meeting in the UK early next year, organised by the country's dairy industry to kick-start the build up to new reforms.

World coffee production on the rise, but stocks remain low

By  staff reporter

World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest report from the US Department of Agricultures Foreign...

Wenger resigns from Nestlé

By  staff reporter

The food industry has lost another member of a rare species - a woman in management - after Nelly Wenger left her job as managing director for Nestlé Switzerland due to ill health.