Patience urged over new FDA powers
Obtaining new powers for the FDA to recall food products and implement new preventative measures will take time, the Acting Commissioner has said, in a candid viewpoint that recognizes officials’ constraints.
Archives for March 6, 2009
SunOpta reports record revenue for ‘challenging’ fiscal 2008
Canadian natural and organics food group SunOpta has reported record revenues despite a “challenging year”, attributing the increase to its business strategy combined with continued interest in healthy foods.
Research on New Nordic Diet looks to healthy eating, locally
A new research project starting in Denmark this year could position the New Nordic Diet as the healthy diet of future, paralleling the much-vaunted Mediterranean diet in its benefits but with local, Northern European roots.
Cost-cutting consumers turn to cutting coupons
Consumers are increasingly cutting coupons to save money in the struggling economy, with redemption up ten percent in the last quarter of 2008 compared to the previous year, according to Inmar CMS Promotion Services.
New Canadian listeria rules said to lack bite for big companies
New rules on listeria testing in ready-to-eat meats launched last week by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) don’t go far enough to guard against the risk of infection in large companies, warns one of the federal government’s expert advisors on...
Snack Size Science: Getting to the heart of acrylamide
FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week, acrylamide intakes may not pose a problem for pre-menopausal breast health, but it may be dangerous for heart health, according to a couple of new studies. And Belgian...
Gouda’s 800-year-old secret could benefit flavour for all dairy
German scientists have reportedly cracked the secret of Gouda’s complex, long-lasting flavour, and this could lead to developing more flavourful cheeses and other dairy products.
EFSA publishes final nano risk opinion
The European Food Safety Authority has concluded its assessment of the potential risks of nanotechnologies for food and feed, stating that a cautious, case-by-case approach is needed as many uncertainties remain over its safe use.
New food dehydration kit delivers “revolutionary” benefits
After a 10-year development programme, a Canadian company has made the first sale of what it claims to be revolutionary food dehydration equipment.