Food, Beverage & Tobacco

America's top chicken producer files for bankruptcy

America’s biggest chicken producer became the latest victim of the credit crunch. Difficulty extending its credit lines, combined with soaring grain prices, forced Pilgrim’s Pride to file for bankruptcy protection today.

FDA: Novartis malaria pill shows superior results? 2 hrs ago

WASHINGTON - Federal regulators said Monday a combination drug from Novartis to treat malaria works better than older drugs already on the market. The Swiss drugmaker has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve its...

Solae Announces Global Price Increase for Soy Ingredients

ST. LOUIS, MO -- In order to maintain a consistent level of service and innovation, Solae is announcing a global price increase, effective immediately, or as contracts allow. While Solae is accelerating network capacity...

Children eat healthier if they grow their own vegetables

Schools are attracting children back to canteen dinners by growing their own vegetables, a charity said today. Giving pupils a bigger role in the production of food boosts enthusiasm for healthy meals, it claimed. It comes amid...

Partnership for Safe Medicines Arms Public Against Counterfeit Drugs

WASHINGTON, December 01, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Unveiled today by the Partnership for Safe Medicines, "Consumer Resources" is designed to help consumers ensure the safety of their prescription drugs and includes guides...

Less is more: How to cut down on drink

As is the case for many people these days, drinking wine has become key to my nightly relaxation. Wherever I am at 6.30pm, the pouring of a smooth, velvety-purple shiraz during winter, or a cold, pale sauvignon in summer...

Christmas books: food

Rosa Prince serves a round-up of the cookbooks that guarantee fine fare for you and your guest I am not yet convinced by those who think a recession will send people back to the kitchen. It would be more practical to learn a...

EFSA Recommends Lower MRLs For Several Active Substances Used In Pesticides - Europe

EFSA has recommended lower Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)[1] for several active substances used in pesticides which the European Commission considered could have possible safety concerns for human health. The risk assessment...

Jane Clarke: Why that Friday night drink makes you feel so lousy

Every Tuesday, Britain's leading nutritionist explains how to eat your way to health. This week Jane explains why we should avoid that Friday night drink... Like most people, I long for my glass of wine on a Friday evening -...

Price of School Meals Rise

From September 2008 charges for school meals in primary, special and middle schools will rise 10p to £1.85 and in highs/colleges the standard charge for Meal Deal Options will rise to £1.95 (free school meal allowance)....

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