Corbion Purac unveils expanded research facility in Kansas
Natural preservatives expert Corbion Purac has significantly expanded its research facility in Lenexa, Kansas.
Archives for April 17, 2014
Big win for Coke at Supreme Court could really upset apple cart, says attorney
As POM Wonderful squares up with Coca-Cola at the Supreme Court in a high-profile false advertising case, one leading food law attorney says a broad win for Coca-Cola could have significant repercussions for the trade.
Changes to Nutrition Facts panel may have limited impact on consumer perceptions, says Hartman Group
Proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts panel on food and beverage labels are well-intentioned, but may not have as much effect on how consumers perceive products as policymakers hope, according to Hartman Group.
POM v Coca-Cola false advertising spat heads to Supreme Court, but what does this mean for your label?
It’s not quite as dramatic as the Oscar Pistorius trial, but in the world of food law, a false advertising case brought by POM Wonderful against rival Coca-Cola is being followed just as closely. And all eyes will be on the Supreme Court on Monday, when...
Rice eaters’ diets more in line with Dietary Guidelines: study
Consumers who eat white or brown rice every day tend to have better overall diet quality and nutrient intake, according to a study of five-year data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
US cereal U-turn: 10% upswing over next four years, says Packaged Facts
Cereal makers can expect a turnaround year thanks to favorable consumption patterns and a booming young Hispanic population, says Packaged Facts.
dispatches from Analytica 2014
Waters tackles substance migration of packaging materials
Packaging material manufacturers must control and monitor their product to ensure there is no risk from extractable and leachable components, said Waters.
Nespresso concedes in anti-trust battle: We don’t accept but we will cooperate
Nestlé's brand Nespresso will allow greater use of competitor coffee capsules in its machines following a French anti-trust investigation.
PepsiCo CEO: 'Several of our brands virtually define their categories'
Power brands like Doritos, Lay’s and Quaker Oats are allowing PepsiCo to stay strong in volatile market conditions, CEO Indra Nooyi says.
Lab M aims for the Pinnacle with pre-poured plates
Lab M has launched a line of pre-poured plates using its own dehydrated culture media (DCM).
FSANZ toughens stance on cyanide harm from apricot kernels
Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the industry regulator in the Antipodes, has strengthened its cautionary stance on raw apricot kernels following findings showing that eating the seeds could pose a public health and safety risk to consumers.
Low-fat choices likelier with traffic light labels, finds study
Consumers are more likely to buy low-fat products when they have traffic light labels, but organic foods could suffer from the system, according to research.
UK FSA: "If you are interested in submitting a novel food dossier to the EU, we advise you to contact another EU member state..."
UK FSA closes door on novel food applications as austerity bites
The UK Food Standards Agency is no longer accepting novel food applications, a development one public policy expert says is “alarming”.
Pollution
China in a battle to save its farmland
Mainland China has a nation-threatening soil pollution problem, with areas equivalent to double the size of Spain covered in polluted soil, a government survey has revealed.
Foodborne illness strikes Food Safety Summit attendees
Four people who attended the recent Food Safety Summit conference and exhibition reportedly have been stricken with a foodborne pathogen.
‘More can be done’ in reducing foodborne infections - CDC
Campylobacter infections rose and Salmonella, E.coli O157 and Listeria stayed around the same, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.
Chobani takes on oatmeal, ice cream and snacks with new summer launches
Chobani has unveiled a raft of new products that will start hitting shelves this summer, including Chobani Oats - yogurt mixed with fruit and oats; Chobani Indulgent - its first desserts; and Chobani Kids - snack packs for kids.