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Scientists Expand Program to ‘Bar-code’ DNA of World’s Plants, Animals
It sounds like a futuristic fantasy, but scientists are quietly creating a global databank of DNA bar codes for the world's flora and fauna that could... continue reading »
Mistral Equity Partners Invests in Chef Solutions Holdings
Mistral Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer and media sectors, announced that it has invested $24 million in Chef Solutions... continue reading »
Laser Spec Detects Vegetable Contaminants
A high-resolution, time-resolved spectroscopy system has helped researchers make the first quantitative measurements of trace elements in fresh vegeta... continue reading »
Pa. Receives Federal Specialty Crop Grants for 15 Projects
Fifteen Pennsylvania projects were awarded $780,328 in federal grants to increase the visibility and market share of the state's produce, nursery, hor... continue reading »
Laser Spec Detects Vegetable Contaminants
Nov. 5, 2009 - A high-resolution, time-resolved spectroscopy system has helped researchers make the first quantitative measurements of trace... continue reading »
Chinese Officials Examine Food Safety Systems in Minnesota
Twenty-two senior Chinese food safety delegates from government, industry and academic sectors arrive in Minnesota this week to conclude a two-week pr... continue reading »
California Legislature Approves Comprehensive Package to Overhaul Water System
The state Legislature passed a wide-ranging water package that includes an $11-billion bond as dawn broke over the Capitol today. Los Angeles Times
Report Criticizes Response to Produce-Borne Illness Outbreaks
Food-borne illness outbreaks, caused by everything from spinach to peppers, have sickened hundreds in recent years and have snagged the public's atten... continue reading »
Chinese Officials Examine Food Safety Systems in Minnesota
Nov. 3, 2009 - Twenty-two senior Chinese food safety delegates from government, industry and academic sectors arrive in Minnesota this week ... continue reading »
‘Good’ Bacteria Show Up in Salmonella Research
The 10 tomatoes sitting in a Tupperware tub at the Food and Drug Administration seem to be doing nothing more than rotting, slowly. NewJersey.com
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