The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and agriculture are often on opposite sides of the fence. It’s a love-hate relationship of sorts. The federal agency in part works to protect the U.S. food supply. Yet the FDA has a mixed ...
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Nutrition Dried fruits retain most of the nutritional value of fresh fruits, and so are included with fresh fruit in dietary recommendations by U.S. and world health agencies. The specific nutrient content of the different dried fruits ...
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So cute, so cuddly, and so much fun! Kittens are simply adorable. Adopting a little kitten is a good thing to do and can be very rewarding if you think ahead. Remember a healthy cat with proper veterinary care can live to be over 20 years ...
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Austria-based food company Agrana has opened a new EUR70m wheat starch processing facility at its site in Pischelsdorf, Austria. This new facility marks an expansion of the current range of starch-based products at the site to include ...
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The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) has funded Madera Biosciences with a sum of $298,500 to advance the development of the company’s small molecule drugs. The drugs are intended to clear the accumulated beta-amyloid ...
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From January to May, the private investment in fixed assets reached 8,383.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.8 percent in nominal terms, down by 0.1 percentage point over the first four months. The proportion of private ...
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From January to May 2013, the investment in fixed assets (excluding rural households) reached 13,121.1 billion yuan, up by 20.4 percent year-on-year in nominal terms, the growth rate decreased 0.2 percentage point over that in the first ...
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A year after receiving approval by the Food and Drug Administration, the new weight-loss drug Belviq is finally available by prescription. But you may not want to rush out and get it. It's only approved for people who are obese, with a ...
US-based full-service supermarket chain Roche Bros has introduced new chicken and pork options, expanding its meat department offerings. The chain is offering chicken with no added antibiotics and Niman Ranch all natural pork. According ...
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Sand filters have been employed on the East Anglian Broads in the United Kingdom to reduce the impact of phosphates in sewage discharge. Filtration+Separation looks at achievements in managing eutrophication, and understanding its complex ...
One year after its US toy market launch, the Lexibook Junior Tablet has won an important award from the magazine The Toy Insider - the annual holiday consumer toy guide. In May 2013, the Lexibook Junior Tablet received "The Toy Insider's ...
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MRM, a US-based provider of sports nutrition and health supplements, has launched MRM Veggie Series, a plant-based, GMO-free nutritional supplement line. MRM founder and president Mark Olson said that all products in the MRM Veggie Series ...
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DNP International, a provider of nutritional products, has announced its plan to develop new products, pursue joint ventures, and shift its strategic focus to sourcing ingredients - particularly from China. The company said that it will ...
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Miller Weldmaster has announced the launch of its new PS150 and PS400 packaging systems to help companies optimize and streamline their bag closing processes. Both the machines incorporate features which reduce the production time needed ...
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The rise of Near Field Communication technology means it's only a matter of time before more compatible toys have a bigger impact on the industry. What the heck is this NFC stuff you may have heard about recently and should your firm be ...
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