Cereals are a stable foodstuff around the world, yet the crops can be ruined by fungal diseases and this can lead to world hunger. Different studies are being conducted to tackle mycotoxins, and three examples are considered.
Biologists are proposing that a common soil fungus could be a candidate as a ‘bio-fertilizer’, replacing the more harmful phosphate based chemicals. In a study on rice crops, the fungus has triggered improved root growth.
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A type of mastrevirus called switchgrass mosaic-associated virus 1, has been detected in North America. Such viruses cause damage to staple food crops like corn and wheat, and lead to economic consequences.
It's not that surprising to see food companies are increasingly advertising to kids through smartphones. Advertisements are already implemented on smartphones, specifically via the Android application market.
Kellogg's has announced the company is recalling some of its popular Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal due to the possible presence of metal mesh in some boxes.
Kellogg Company announced a voluntary recall of the cereals Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks due to off-flavor and smell coming from the package liner.
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Hulk Hogan is back in federal court in Florida, this time over a cartoon commercial. Hulk claims his reputation was harmed in a Cocoa Pebbles ad featuring Bamm-Bamm tossing " Hulk Boulder" into the air and winning the match.
Cereals heavily marketed to kids have been found to be the least nutritional, according to Yale University study. Lucky Charms and Trix are just two of "worst" cereals in terms of heavy marketing and low nutrition. Cereal industry disagrees.
Pass the plate of Kellogg’s cereal and say thank you to Michael Phelps for his youthful indiscretion and getting caught photographed passing the bong and taking part is a different kind of soul fool.
A British newspaper debunks the common logic that health foods are a good option for dieters, suggesting that cereal bars can be as high in sugar as chocolate ones.
The world's largest cereal maker was threatened with a lawsuit by parents and nutritional advocacy groups, who are worried by the increase in child obesity. In response, Kellogg promises to make their sugar-filled breakfast food healthier.
Munster, Germany (dpa) - Muesli may be celebrating its one hundredth birthday this year but the alternative breakfast cereal is certainly not showing its age.
Loathed by children of health-conscious parents but adored by sports enthusiasts, muesli h...