FDA roasted over irradiation petition handling
A US Congressional watchdog has slammed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a catalogue of failings over its handling of petitions to use irradiation on food.
Archives for March 22, 2010
Supply chain transparency only answer to hostile campaigns
Food companies must ensure their supply chains are transparent and socially responsible in order to prevent backlashes from consumer activists and non-governmental groups on Facebook or Twitter, which could have costly brand repercussions.
Cost and consumer confusion: retail group decries new food label proposal
Changing food labels in the UK now 'makes no sense at all', asserts the group that represents food players such as Tesco.
Paper industry scrutinising mineral oil migration claims
The European paper industry said it is examining the significance of safety concerns raised by German regulators over the migration of mineral oils from recycled paper and cardboard packaging into food.
PepsiCo steps up innovation in formulation to meet health demand
Food and beverage behemoth PepsiCo pledges to cut fat, salt and sugar across key global brands over the next ten years as demand for health-positioned products gains momentum and the Frito-Lay maker underlines wellness to deliver long-term growth.
Organic opportunities open up in France as growth marks 'historic' levels
Opportunities soar for players in the French organic supply chain with fresh figures suggesting galloping double-digit growth for the market.
Low-cal sweeteners do not lead to over-eating: Study
Consuming low-calorie sweetened beverages may not lead to eating more as compensation for the lower calorie load, according to the results of a new human trial.
Carbery launches whey-omega-3 blend
Irish supplier Carbery Ingredients has debuted a whey protein concentrate (WPC)-omega-3 combination ingredient it says is the result of “extensive development work” in the area.
RCA president highlights industry action on diet-related illness
At the Research Chefs Association conference in Phoenix, RCA president Harry Crane spoke to FoodNavigator-USA about industry's intensifying focus on health and wellness.