Good asparagus needs minimal treatment and is best eaten with few other ingredients. Here are two ways of serving it, both of which make a delicious spring starter.

http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/food/story/0,,2280083,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=46

Production costs eat into profit

business.scotsman.com | 12 hours 8 minutes ago

Production costs eat into profit - BEEF producers in Scotland are most definitely relishing current returns, with the deadweight trade for the best prime cattle hovering around 270p per kilo, which is at least 40p higher than 12 months ago.<br />

http://business.scotsman.com/fooddrinkagriculture/Production-costs-eat--into.4094051.jp

Incontinence Treatment: Muscle-derived Stem Cells Prove Effective...

www.franbest.com | 14 hours 11 minutes ago

Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from urinary incontinence following a surgical procedure. Patients with incontinence resulting from iatrogenic sphincter damage may benefit from this therapy.

http://www.franbest.com/foodsafety/?p=22430

Feds shut down seafood processing firm

www.topix.net | 14 hours 38 minutes ago

<p class="lede_quote">"We simply will not allow a company to put the public's health at risk by not implementing adequate procedures and plans to produce safe seafood"</p> <p> Federal regulators today shut down a seafood processing company, warning consumers nationwide that some smoked seafood on

http://www.topix.net/business/food-science/2008/05/feds-shut-down-seafood-processing-firm

Miller CEO: Brewer is committed to Milwaukee (AP)

biz.yahoo.com | 15 hours 4 minutes ago

Miller CEO: Brewer is committed to Milwaukee. - MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee won't have to worry about a future without beer.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080516/miller_beer.html?.v=1

Robert Mondavi dead at 94 (at bizjournals.com)

sacramento.bizjournals.com | 15 hours 12 minutes ago

Mondavi, who started his own winery in 1966 when he was 53, helped put Napa Valley on the world wine map. He promoted the wines of the region throughout his career and led moves to export California wines to the rest of the world. Mondavi was born in Minnesota, on June 18, 1913.

http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2008/05/12/daily68.html?ana=yfcpc

Stevia-Based Rebiana Sweetener Studies Published

www.foodproductdesign.com | 16 hours 12 minutes ago

New scientific studies establish the safety of rebiana, a natural sweetener from the stevia plant.

http://www.foodproductdesign.com/hotnews/stevia-rebiana-sweetener-studies-cargill.html

In The Spotlight - Dick Bond, Tyson Foods

www.just-food.com | 18 hours 12 minutes ago

Tyson Foods, the US meat giant, has not been immune to the strains facing the sector across the Atlantic. Nevertheless, president and CEO Dick Bond is placing his faith in international markets to help Tyson weather the storm. Dean Best reports.

http://www.just-food.com/article.aspx?id=102413&lk=alrt3&amd=3077

Cargill sweetener closer to hitting market (at bizjournals.com)

wichita.bizjournals.com | 18 hours 23 minutes ago

A new calorie-free natural sweetener being made by Cargill Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. has been found to be safe for human consumption, the company said Thursday.

http://wichita.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2008/05/12/daily48.html?ana=yfcpc