Monica Dobie
Articles by Monica Dobie
US: Obesity rates "level off" - data
15 January 2010
The obesity rate among Americans has peaked, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US.
AUS: Scientists develop low GI sugar
20 March 2009
Australian scientists claim to have developed the world’s first all-natural low glycemic index (GI) cane sugar.
EU: EU researchers target “ideal labelling system”
28 November 2008
An EU-funded research project is to develop models guaranteeing the accuracy of health claims on food labelling and improve visual and linguistic formats, making such messages easily understood by consumers across Europe.
US: Chip maker backs McCain’s presidential bid
29 August 2008
US: Lower-calorie foods too expensive, says study
6 December 2007
US: Grape seed effective as natural preservative
5 December 2007
EU/UK: UK to get EU cash to promote local food
11 October 2007
EU: Cereal import duties could be suspended
27 September 2007
EU: Commission to close tuna fishery
19 September 2007
EU: Commission approves European biofuel venture
18 September 2007
EU: Grain prices could fall as EU mulls reform
17 September 2007
EU: EU dismisses biofuels link to high food prices
24 July 2007
EU: MEPs urge help for dairy sector as reforms loom
17 July 2007
EU: Commission hands out promotional grants
10 July 2007
US: Dairy industry axes weight-loss advertising
25 June 2007
US: FTC to probe food cos' kids marketing
26 April 2007
UK: TV ads fuel obese kids appetite - study
26 April 2007
CANADA: Saputo closes plants, job losses
12 March 2007
UK: Government blocks cheese ads aimed at kids
31 January 2007
New York City calories law could threaten fastfood outlets
19 December 2006
UK: Chocolate helps prevent miscarriages – research
8 December 2006
US: Research finds fish protects against dementia
1 December 2006
US: Consumer confusion over nutritional labelling
29 September 2006
US: Research reveals cancer-fighting properties of vitamin D
15 September 2006
US: Pricing parity may boost sales across the board
20 July 2006
US: Research uncovers health benefits of mushrooms
28 June 2006
US: EPA fine waiver in return for accurate data
8 February 2006
