Acrylamide has no link to brain cancer risk: Study
Dietary intakes of acrylamide are not related to increased risks of brain cancer, says a new study from Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
Archives for May 6, 2009
US soybean prices rise on tight supply
US soybean prices have risen on fears of tightening supply and look set to rise further as South America has suffered severe drought and US planting has been delayed due to unfavorable weather.
Traffic light-GDA combo best in UK labelling study
Latest round of research to identify the ideal front-of-pack labelling scheme indicates that a combination of traffic lights and GDAs is best understood by consumers.
Symrise restructures as first quarter profits suffer
Symrise is closing a production facility in Spain as part of restructuring plans which aim to improve the company’s bottom line.
Ingredia Group completes Kantner acquisition
IDI Inc has finalized its acquisition of Ohio-based Kantner Ingredients, in a deal expected to increase its export capabilities and US presence.
Unilever finds strength in emerging markets and innovation
Unilever’s activities in the developing and emerging markets and the US have proved key to growth in Q1, but private label presents a challenge to brands.
Mild bird flu identified in US breeding hens
A Tennessee flock of 15,000 breeder hens has been culled after tests revealed a mild strain of avian influenza. The birds, which were being raised under contract for Tyson Foods, showed no signs of illness and there was no threat to human health, said...
FDA fails to reach state food safety audit targets
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken another blow as a US news organization published figures on Thursday showing it is failing to meet its goals for auditing individual states’ food safety inspections.