California Assembly votes to label GM fish
Genetically modified fish in California would have to be labeled as such according to a bill approved by the California Assembly Health Committee last week.
Archives for May 9, 2011
New research supports difficulty of setting upper limits for harmful nutrients
New research suggests that even though there is enough evidence to suggest a causal link between intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and heart disease risk, it is not feasible to define tolerable upper intake levels.
FSA novel foods approval sought for chia seeds in baked goods
The UK Food Standards Agency is canvassing views on the use of chia seeds after a novel foods application from the Chia Company to market them in baked goods, breakfast cereals, and fruit, nut and seed mixes.
Blackstone eyes stake in UK confectioner Tangerine
Private equity group Blackstone is close to acquiring the stake owned by investors Growth Capital Partners in Tangerine Confectionery, the largest British manufacturer of sugar confectionery and branded popcorn, claim media reports.
New yeast for fruitier wines takes a freezing approach
Chr Hansen is launching a new yeast for making fruitier wines that can be added directly as a frozen product rather than having to be rehydrated first.
60 second interview: Gary Berger, Kraft Foods
Kraft: Weight-conscious consumer is key to growth in meat alternatives
Elaine Watson caught up with Gary Berger, BOCA brand manager, Kraft Foods, to talk about opportunities in meat free.
Sales to stagnate for US energy drinks, survey
Sports and energy drinks sales could flatline in the US over the next 12 months, according to a new survey by AlixPartners.
Coke and Pepsi settle trademark lawsuit
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo have settled a trademark lawsuit over PepsiCo’s Trop50 juice packaging design, which Coca-Cola had claimed was too similar to that of its Simply juice range.
Studies link bisphenol A to lower birth weight and infant wheezing
Lower weight at birth and breathing problems among infants are negative effects linked to foetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), according to two new studies.
Sugar spikes push up Bio Springer yeast extract prices
Bio Springer has announced moderate price increases for its yeast extracts due to the rising price of sugar, which reached a 30-year high earlier this year.
Chinese Government embarks on international food safety tour
Leading food manufacturers, academics and the US government will be working with a top level Chinese delegation over the next few weeks as part in an international effort to promote global food safety.
Mark Crowell, principal culinologist, CuliNex
What makes a successful functional food product?
Why do so many ‘functional’ foods fail? Sometimes, it’s just bad luck or bad timing, but in most cases, manufacturers only have themselves to blame, product development guru Mark Crowell tells Elaine Watson at SupplySide East.