Durbin's move to reintroduce labeling bill called 'misguided'
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, has announced his intent to reintroduce a bill meant to more heavily regulate energy drinks and supplements.
Archives for March 22, 2013
Special edition: New trends in heart healthy foods
Heart healthy foods, the next generation: ‘It’s not just about cholesterol anymore… it’s about healthy arteries’
While LDL cholesterol is one biomarker of cardiovascular disease risk everybody can name, the next generation of heart healthy foods will address a broader range of risk factors from galectin-3, C-Reactive protein (CRP), and oxidized LDL (OxLDL) levels...
Coca-Cola sheds 750 North American staff in distribution shake-up
The Coca-Cola Company announced yesterday that it plans to shed 750 North American jobs after revealing last month that it plans to reduce its regional distribution footprint.
GMO and non-GMO crops must better coexist: CSPI calls on USDA action
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) must do more to foster coexistence of genetically modified and non-genetically modified crops, the Center for Science in the Public Interest says.
Spanish group campaigns for BPA ban in food contact materials
A Spanish non-profit health organisation has called for the country to draft legislation that bans bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials.
Russia to restrict meat imports from Canada and Mexico
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has warned that it might soon update the list of possible meat suppliers from Mexico and Canada, excluding all companies that could possibly export meat with the forbidden feed additive ractopamine.
Organic brands with ‘hero’ status excelling in UK, says Soil Association
The UK organic food sector remained flat in 2012, but branded goods enjoyed a sales boost as supermarkets shrank their organic private label portfolios, according to the Soil Association.
Unilever and Eurofins join global experts in worlds biggest food allergy study
The world's biggest study of food allergies will see global experts and industry leaders including Unilever and Eurofins join forces to produce develop new standards and processes for allergen management in food production.
ABA SAYS 'BODY' OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE DOES NOT BACK CLAIMS
Coffee fans don’t ‘chug it down’: Health pros warn FDA on energy drinks
Despite industry claims energy drinks contain no more caffeine than Starbucks coffee, a group of top US health professionals tells the FDA energy caffeine content differs in ‘three important ways’ and says the agency should apply GRAS standards for soda...
SNAXPO 2013: 5 MINUTES WITH INGREDIENTS EXPERTS
Snack formulation challenges: Hot tastes at a good price with a dash of health
Hot and spicy, mac ‘n’ cheese, natural, healthy, clean label and cheap are just a handful of the demands ingredients firms face when developing snack seasonings, Kerry Ingredients & Flavors says.
Sustainable supply seen as emerging future risk for food companies
Food safety, quality and financial issues are considered the top three risks to business for most food companies, but sustainable supply is emerging as a growing area of concern, according to a new survey from DNV Business Assurance.
Australian turkey plant in welfare investigation
Australian police are investigating a Sydney poultry processing plant after activists released footage which allegedly showed workers at the plant mistreating turkeys.
Record exports for Australian beef and veal
Australian beef and veal exports achieved record-breaking figures in 2012, despite reduced shipments to Japan and South Korea.
Adding traffic light symbols as well as calories to menus is a more effective way to get diners to cut calories
Adding traffic light symbols as well as calories to menus is a more effective way of encouraging diners to choose lower-calorie foods than listing calories in isolation, according to a new study.
Special edition: New trends in heart healthy foods
Natural galectin-3 inhibitors from pectins are the next big thing in heart-healthy foods, says start-up
A start-up called Pectacea is making "solid progress" on a pioneering project that could create a completely new category of heart-healthy foods based on the ability of natural pectins to inhibit a protein called galectin-3.
ConAgra nails $22m-worth of sustainability savings
ConAgra Foods saved $22m in 2012 through sustainability initiatives, such as cutting landfill waste and carbon emissions and optimising packaging.