Archive for January 7th, 2015

Study links whole grains to reduced risk of death

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S. — Eating whole grains may decrease the risk of overall mortality by up to 9%, according to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health that involved more than 118,000 people. Risk of death from cardiovascular disease dropped even further, by up to 15%. Results of the study appeared on-line Jan. 5 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

While previous studies associate whole grain intake with a lower risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, ...

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ADM strengthens Unilever relationship

ROLLE, SWITZERLAND — Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and Unilever have signed a joint business development plan that should grow ADM’s relationship as an oils and fats supplier to Unilever in Europe, North America and Africa. The plan sets measurable goals around volume, new product development, growth, innovation and sustainability.

“ADM’s end-to-end value chain allows us control of our product flow in ways that few in the industry can offer,” said Matt Jansen, senior vice-president and president, Oilseeds for Chicago, Illinois, ...

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