Archives for September 20, 2004

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Sweden beats salmonella

The country with the lowest occurrence of salmonella in the world said this week it has aroused 'great interest' in the US for its methods to control this harmful pathogen.

Food makers respond to minister over salt levels

Pushed by a UK minister, food makers handed in plans at the weekend to slash the salt content in processed foods but the industry has criticised the government move, suspecting political spin,reports Lindsey Partos.

Have functional soft drinks replaced milk?

The drinks industry believes fortified beverages are the answer to claims that Americans are increasingly drinking sweetened soft drinks at the expense of more nutritious alternatives.

Growth potential in organic dairy hampered by poor marketing

The organic food industry is reporting high levels of growth, even managing to edge in on conventional dairy market territory. But organic producers are worried that sales will stall, after rising production costs have left no room for marketing. Tom...

CRN urges inclusion of supplements in dietary guidelines

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) today submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture urging them to recognize the importance of dietary supplements in the 2005 Dietary...

Wheat and soy prices still vulnerable

Prices for ingredients sourced from wheat are vulnerable to increases as global harvests could be impacted by weather risks and generally low stocks.

Majority Aarhus slice up for sale?

The majority shareholder in Danish vegetable oil firm Aarhus United could soon place its considerable stake on the market, citing a potential difference in long-term investment interests.