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June

Vinegar Lowers Cholesterol - The Japanese Corporate News Network (JCNN) reported on a study that found the regular intake of vinegar (15 ml or more per day) can significantly lower the level of cholesterol in the blood.  According to the JCNN article, "acetic acid has induced the effect."  The results were presented at the 59th Annual Meeting for the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science. 

Source: Japanese Corporate News Network on http://www.medicalnewstoday.com, June 2005

Growth of Organic Products in Europe; Organic Cider Vinegar Introduced in France  - An article from Food Production Daily reports on the growth of organic products in Europe.  The article notes this growth is driven by several reasons, including environmental and food safety concerns as well as a "rejection of the ceaseless growth of mass food production."  Of particular VI interest, the article reports that French retailer Monoprix will introduce a new organic cider vinegar in June, which will bear the the Agriculture Biologique certificate for agricultural farming.

Source: Food Production Daily, http://www.foodproductiondaily.com, June 2005