Vegetarian source of omega-3 successfully trialled
Omega-3 fats usually found in oily fish could be available in a genetically modified vegetable oil, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Southampton and agricultural research group Rothamsted Research genetically modified a seed oil crop to contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic
‘Added sugar’ labels could improve health
The US is to introduce a new nutrition label highlighting sugar added to food and drink, which could make big health and economic improvements.