A new study from Italy's University of L'Aquila, published in this month's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is consistent with previous research suggesting that naturally occurring flavanol compounds found in certain cocoa and chocolates may provide heart health benefits.

A study of 27 cooking herbs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that most had greater antioxidant power per gram than various fruits and vegetables.

Heineken NV said CEO Thony Ruys will step down October 1 and be replaced by Belgian board member Jean Francois van Boxmeer.

Researchers have investigated the effects of black tea consumption on plasma catechins and markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease.

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Ralph D. Crowley, chairman of the Board of the American Beverage Association (ABA), announced appointment of Susan Neely, former assistant secretary (Public Affairs) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as president of the association.

Diversa Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Cargill Health and Food Technologies to discover and develop novel enzymes.

Cargill Limited and Better Beef Limited announced that the two companies have reached an agreement for Cargill to purchase beef processing and related assets operated by Better Beef Limited.

A world-first discovery by Australian scientists about the cooking temperature of rice could impact the eating habits of millions of people.

Scientists with Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) have developed plants that produce DHA.