learning health secrets from our global neighbours

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/6-health-secrets-from-around-the-globe-2514400/

Kenya approves importation of GM corn for milling.

Will be interesting to see how the conditions of importation (milling at site of importation, no planting, labeling(!) will be effected.


http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/Kenya+gives+millers+the+nod+to+import+GM+maize/-/2558/1202514/-/kw0217/-/

When cheap food hurts

http://www.npr.org/2011/07/14/137823222/mediterraneans-abandon-their-famous-diet

Comprehensive literature research on the birth defects effects of Glyphosate

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/24/roundup-scientists-birth-defects_n_883578.html

When food Kills: The effects of the prevalence of antibiotic use in Agriculture

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/12/opinion/12kristof.html?_r=1&smid=fb-nytimes&WT.mc_id=OP-SM-E-FB-SM-LIN-WFK-061211-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click

New findings on GMO's - human health

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/toxin-from-gm-crops-found-in-human-blood/1/137728.html

5 Reasons High Fructose Corn Syrup Will Kill You

If you can't convince them, confuse them.
--Harry Truman

"Doubt and confusion are the currency of deception, and they sow the seeds of complacency.."
--Dr. Mark Hyman

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/5-reasons-high-fructose-c_b_861913.html

A Pinch of Salt...

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/dining/27curious.html?_r=2&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Belize Papaya..a niche?

http://thepacker.com/Papayas-could-be-next-big-thing/Article.aspx?oid=1319122&fid=PACKER-SPECIAL-SECTIONS&aid=111

Debunking the stubborn myth that only industrial ag can ‘feed the world’ | Grist

Debunking the stubborn myth that only industrial ag can ‘feed the world’ | Grist

Why Aren't G.M.O. Foods Labeled? - NYTimes.com

Why Aren't G.M.O. Foods Labeled? - NYTimes.com

Cassava- The New Energy Source for Biofuel and its Implications for Food Security

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/science/earth/07cassava.html

Flavors of Belize: The Find - latimes.com

Flavors of Belize: The Find - latimes.com

Monsanto Uprooted: Germany Bans Cultivation of GM Corn - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Consequences?
Monsanto Uprooted: Germany Bans Cultivation of GM Corn - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Emergency! Pathogen New to Science Found in Roundup Ready GM Crops?

Is this for real?
Emergency! Pathogen New to Science Found in Roundup Ready GM Crops?

Authenticating Foods

Analytical chemists devise methods to confirm foods are what they claim to be. This will be a area that will be an asset to regulators and will receive much attention with the myriad of new claims that accompany foods.

http://pubs.acs.org/cen/science/88/8814sci1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AnalyticalChemistryA-pages+%28Analytical+Chemistry+News+&+Features%29

Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Giving FDA new tools to manage imports was a driving force behind the enactment of the Food safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Several new tools, like inspection and certification, originate in the country of origin. Others, like the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, will hold U.S. importers accountable. This article reviews several of the import provisions, including inspections and certification.
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/02/fsma-import-rules-may-foster-global-food-safety/

6 cancer-fighting superfoods on Shine

6 cancer-fighting superfoods on Shine

Obama New Executive Order on Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

This New Executive Order and supplement is a great move forward and provides welcome guidance for rule making.Those of us in the regulatory arena can all learn from this.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/01/18/improving-regulation-and-regulatory-review-executive-order

Rising demand and bad weather have stretched the global food supply chain to the limit.

The United Nation fear that the latest run-up in food prices could spark a repeat of the deadly food riots that broke out in 2008 in Haiti, Kenya and Somalia.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41062817/ns/business-consumer_news/from/toolbar

And now these three remain - 2011 Update from the DeShields

Methods for GMO detection

http://www.seeddaily.com/reports/Robust_Methods_For_GMO_Detection_Ready_At_Hand_999.html

1st INFOSAN Global Meeting Held In Abu Dhabi UAE December 14-16 2010

The International Networks of Food Safety Authorities (INFOSAN), a joint FAO/WHO
initiative, is an established platform for sharing information on international food safety threats and best practices in food safety. To date most interactions among network members occur electronically or by telephone, but never in the context of a face to face meeting. With continually expanding global food trade, food safety emergencies that are international in scope are being identified more often posing new challenges to food safety authorities. This was the first International meeting of the Network. I participated in my capacity as a WHO Advisor to INFOSAN. Belize also sent a Delegate.