More pesticide residue allowed on citrus, rules EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased the tolerated level of pesticide residue for citrus fruits and oils, following a petition from Dow AgroSciences.
Archives for September 6, 2009
Current soda taxes don’t curb teen obesity: Study
Soda taxes would have to be “raised substantially” to have a major impact on adolescent weight, according to a new study analyzing the relationship between existing state taxes on soda and obesity rates.
Crop forecast promises good walnut supply
Walnut users and growers are preparing to celebrate a good harvest, according to the California Walnut Commission (CWC), following the release of promising USDA crop estimates.
US shoppers choose local over organic
US consumers are far more likely to regularly buy locally grown fresh produce than organic, even at the same price, new research has discovered.
Nestle opens luxury chocolate research centre
Nestle has opened a chocolate research centre in Switzerland to inspire new formulations, product concepts and packaging designs in the luxury segment.
Kraft Foods launches Cadbury takeover bid
Kraft Foods has confirmed it has had an initial takeover bid for Cadbury rejected but said it intends to work towards a deal that would create a $50bn food industry powerhouse.
Tapioca ingredient tweaked for lower fat pastry
Ulrick & Short is launching an adapted version of its Delyte F fat replacer for tapioca to reduce the fat content in both sweet and savoury shortcrust pastry.
Consumers hunt out taste in freezer cabinet, FDF
UK consumers are continuing to buy more branded frozen food, according to a new survey that indicates a 9 per cent upswing in frozen food purchasing this year – and many are swayed by taste and quality factors.
Sugar plus vit C boost green tea’s health punch
Manufacturers of ready-to-drink green tea products should include both sucrose and vitamin C to enhance the health profile of their formulations, suggests a new study from Purdue.