Consumer will is vital to sustainable consumption, says report
Overcoming consumer barriers is key to encouraging more sustainable consumption – and stimulating innovation by businesses serving them, says a new report.
Archives for October 19, 2009
No concern over fluorinated chemical levels in food - FSA
There are no human health concerns over current dietary exposure to a range of fluorinated chemicals, such as PFOS and PFOA, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said
Olive oil component could avert Alzheimer’s
A compound in extra virgin olive oil could deter proteins from disrupting nerve cell function that causes the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease.
GM maize approvals stumble at EU hurdles
The ping-pong of approvals for GM crops in Europe played another round yesterday, when the Commission failed to reach agreement on MIR604 and a Council vote on three others was inconclusive.
Attitudes divided on BOGOF offers
UK shoppers are divided on ‘buy one get one free’ offers: Nearly three in ten say they create too much food waste, but nearly a quarter use them to try new products, according to specialist grocery researchers IGD.
Dietitians warn on state of Canadians’ diets
Findings from a new survey on Canadian eating habits have caused dietitians to warn that the population’s nutritional health may be in peril, as many people reported eating none of the major food groups each day.
Baby food recalled on botulism fears
Plum Organics has recalled a batch of baby food over fears it may be tainted with botulism.
Senators propose country of origin labeling for dairy
Ohio’s Senator Sherrod Brown has introduced legislation in Congress that proposes extending country of origin labeling (COOL) to include dairy products.
Coca-Cola shrinks cans to fight obesity
Coca-Cola has introduced a 90-calorie mini can - billed as a better way to help consumers manage their calories.
Preschoolers’ diets mimic unhealthy adult eating
Many American preschoolers do not eat any fruit or vegetables in a given day and most eat too much sodium and saturated fat – a situation reminiscent of adult habits, according to Nestlé-sponsored research.