Research suggests that consuming too much of several kinds of fat can damage memory and intellect.

Tea is already thought to protect the body against heart disease and cancers, but research shows black and green tea inhibit the activity of enzymes associated with the development of Alzheimer's.

Investigators in the U.S. report, "Functional ingredients of grape seeds include several flavonoids with a phenolic nature such as monomeric flavanols (catechin and epicatechin), dimeric, trimeric and polymeric procyanidins, and phenolic acids (gallic acid and ellagic acid). These flavonoids have been reported to exhibit antioxidant activity in vivo and in vitro in a number of studies."

Equipment, processing parameters and ingredients all are crucial factors determining the properties of texture vegetable proteins.

Green tea previously has been tied to helping prevent certain cancers. A new study shows that it also may prolong the lives of women with ovarian cancer.

U.S. agricultural products and fertilizer maker Cargill said it will buy a majority stake in Romanian edible oil producer Olpo.

Compound Natural Foods Inc. has acquired Pure Nature LLC, and its HydroCharge product line of sports drinks.

Kerry Group is close to clinching a major deal to make ready-meals under the Bird's Eye brand, a report says.

Agribusiness business and food company Bunge Limited said that it has agreed to buy the Ideal business of premium bottled oils from Molinos International.

Richard H. Lenny, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Hershey Foods Corporation, announced changes to the Hershey executive team.