Probiotic beads show potential for ‘friendly bugs’ to move beyond dairy
Using salmon eggs as their inspiration, Brazilian food scientists have developed probiotic beads for use in an expanded range of foods, including oriental cuisine.
Archives for March 31, 2013
Supermarket wars
Woolworths waiting for approval to cut out the dairy middle man
Should it be given the go-ahead, a new trial in New South Wales’ Manning Valley will see a supermarket dealing directly with dairy farmers for the first time ever in Australia.
Trader Joe’s seeks to conceal added sugars with term ‘evaporated cane juice’, says lawsuit
Trader Joe’s has become the latest firm to be hit with a class action lawsuit alleging it 'conceals' added sugar by listing it on pack as ‘evaporated cane juice’.
Warning letters sent to two US seafood firms
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to two seafood firms for violations found after investigations.
What’s the difference between a Walmart shopper and a Super Target shopper?
While Walmart, Super Target, Fred Meyer and Meijer are all classified as supercenters, the profiles of people that shop there are surprisingly different, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
Coca-Cola seeks to clarify high-fiber slurpee patent stories
Contrary to some media reports, Coca-Cola is not developing a new high-fiber frozen beverage, but it did help develop Slurpee Lite - a low-calorie beverage launched in 7-Eleven last May, said bosses today.