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A new Strategic Plan for IAMA was adopted during our annual Board Meeting in June 2009. The Strategic Plan sets a new direction and course for IAMA for the coming years. There are two major platforms in the plan. The Human Capital platform is not only a major new addition, but also addresses the future needs of the IAMA membership. Please read the Strategic Plan (SP) thoroughly.

Monsanto Company(NYSE: MON) announced today that it is opening its first research center in China, further demonstrating its commitment to forming technology collaborations in the country.

Compounds produced by frying, grilling, or pasteurizing may be driving inflammation and ageing, according to a new study from the US. But reducing intakes of compounds called advanced glycation end products (AGEs) may reduce inflammation and help boost the body’s natural defences, according to results of a dietary intervention published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Many manufacturers and retailers are not using sustainable palm oil as much as they should to stimulate supply and lead to long-term environmental benefits, says a damning report from the WWF.