EU food regs could be hijacked by politics, warns report
New powers that will enable the European Parliament (EP) to block Commission decisions will have serious implications for the food industry, warns a USDA study.
Archives for August 3, 2006
Lecture confirms organic food's mainstream status
The UK's 2007 City Food Lecture, sponsored for the first time by the FSA, will be given by Lord Peter Melchett of the Soil Association and will be on the subject of organic food.
UK supermarkets vow to kick out trans fats
The UK supermarket sector is finally getting serious about removing hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVOs) from their own-brand products.
Processors increase their use of biocides
The demand for biocides in the food and drink industry is expected to grow due to consumer's heightened awareness of bacteria and pathogens.
Cognis no comment on sale reports
Cognis has refused to confirm reports in the German press that it is in advanced discussions with three potential purchasers, but the outcome of a strategic review will be made public before the end of the year.
US consumers convinced they follow 'healthy' diets
More than four out of five Americans characterize their eating habits as either "very healthy" or "somewhat healthy" despite soaring obesity rates, according to a new survey.
National Uniformity for Food Act
Under-resourced FDA unable to regulate food safety, says former official
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under-resourced, under-staffed, and essentially incapable of overseeing potential threats to the US food supply, according to a former FDA official who last week opposed the National Uniformity for Food Act at...
Transgenic goat milk could prevent diarrhea in developing world
Milk produced by transgenic goats is seen to shore up protective intestinal bacteria against illness, thanks to the antibacterial action of an enzyme found in human breast milk; if the findings hold true for humans it could help prevent death from...
Progresso slashes salt content of soup
Progresso has launched a range of soups that the company claims contains 50 per cent less sodium per serving than original Progresso soups.
NutraSweet targets blended sweetener for best profile
Researchers from NutraSweet and Duke University are working in tandem to produce blends with more desirable sweetness profiles.