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Trans fat label law offers threats and opportunities
01-Jul-2005 - While some food companies remain petrified that they will not be ready for new trans fat and food allergen labeling requirements, others have recognised the January 1 deadline as an opportunity, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Reclassification of milk derivatives divides industry
01-Jul-2005 - A recent proposal to broaden the definition of Class 1 fluid milk has divided industry opinion between those who see potential in improved prices and those who see a loss of consumer trust, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Japanese US apple ban illegal, rules WTO
27-Jun-2005 - The WTO's ruling on the illegality of Japan's import barriers on US apples brings closer the possibility of both internationally recognised standards and American trade sanctions.
Voluntary COOL labeling the answer, says GMA
27-Jun-2005 - The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has welcomed the introduction of legislation that would establish a voluntary country-of-origin labeling (COOL) program in place of a mandated program.
Connecticut governor slammed for "siding with soda companies"
24-Jun-2005 - Critics claim that the Connecticut governor's veto of the nutrition bill will keep the state's school-aged children at increased risk of tooth decay, obesity, and diabetes, writes Anthony Fletcher.
CAFTA squeezes through after sugar concession
15-Jun-2005 - The Central America Free Trade Agreement narrowly passed its first Congressional test yesterday, but only after concessions were made to the sugar industry writes Anthony Fletcher.
Stallman challenges sugar industry over CAFTA
08-Jun-2005 - American Farm Bureau Federation president Bob Stallman agues that the sugar industry is wrong to oppose the ratification of the Central American Free Trade Agreement, writes Anthony Fletcher.
CAFTA vital to US food industry, claims AFBF
03-Jun-2005 - Industry groups claim that the benefits NAFTA has brought to the US food industry shows why Congress must ratify the Central American Free Trade Agreement, though the vote is likely to be close, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Californian food sector demands acrylamide labeling exemption
01-Jun-2005 - The Californian food industry is on a collision course with consumer groups over the proposed introduction of acrylamide warning labels on food products, writes Anthony Fletcher.
US argues biotech rules too costly for exporters
01-Jun-2005 - Demands for both the US and Canada to take responsibility for genetically modified (GM) food contamination and sign up to the Cartagena Biosafety Protocol are likely to be frustrated, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Texas pushes for end to obesity lawsuits
31-May-2005 - Texans could soon be barred from suing food manufacturers for obesity-related health problems after the state's so-called cheeseburger bill was approved by the Senate.
Biotech visa controversy ends, but suspicions remain
27-May-2005 - Biotechnology expert Dr Tewolde Egziabher explains to Anthony Fletcher why he thinks Canada was so reluctant to issue him with a visa to attend the Cartagena biosafety negotiations in Montreal this week.
New food standards to drive US innovation
23-May-2005 - The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is debating whether to create a new set of food standards in order to encourage more nutritious food formulation, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Canada visa refusal stokes biotech controversy
23-May-2005 - Canada's failure to grant a key biotechnology expert a visa in order for him to attend this week's Cartagena Biosafety Protocol meeting has angered activists, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Bush claims WTO talks vital for US food exports
20-May-2005 - President Bush reiterated the importance of using current WTO talks to expand foreign food export opportunities during the swearing in ceremony of US trade representative Robert Portman this week, writes Anthony Fletcher.
GM sweetcorn from Monsanto rejected by EU states, again
20-May-2005 - Deep divisions over biotech food ingredients once again evident as member states fail to approve a gene-altered corn designed by US biotech giant Monsanto, reports Lindsey Partos.
CAFTA vital to US food exports, says GMA
18-May-2005 - The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) is urging for the immediate passage of the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) in order to expand export markets for the US food industry.
Talks on GM labels stalled at Codex meeting
18-May-2005 - Members of Codex fail to reach a decision on the creation of labelling guidelines for genetically modified foods as divisions on biotech foods remain entrenched between the countries.
New opportunities for sucralose on FDA rules
16-May-2005 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to amend the rules authorizing a health claim on non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners, to include the non-nutritive sweetener sucralose.
EU demands proof that US grain imports free of illegal GM ingredient
18-Apr-2005 - Forcing the traceability card, the European Union has voted to block imports of certain US grain unless they prove they are free of the genetically modified maize Bt10,reports Lindsey Partos.
Food and ad industry warned to stop targeting children
06-Apr-2005 - Democrat Senator Tom Harkin yesterday sent a strong message to the food industry, saying that it must move swiftly to stop the advertising aimed at children that was creating a "botched" generation.
Canada hold first trans fat talks
06-Apr-2005 - Canada's trans fat task force held its first meeting on Friday to decide what needs tackling and looked at the risks and benefits of various alternatives to the much maligned oil.
Labeling and children key if food industry to avoid legislation
01-Apr-2005 - Following the lawsuit against companies making "low sugar" breakfast cereals, one lawyer believes those behind the anti-tobacco lawsuits are now conditioning the public to accept obesity claims against the food industry as legitimate, Philippa Nuttall reports.
US food giants attacked over 'low sugar' claims
30-Mar-2005 - An American woman has launched a lawsuit aimed at food companies including Kraft Foods, General Mills and Kellogg alleging that "low sugar" breakfast cereals are leading the customer astray.
Harkin gears up to table food advertising to kids bill
18-Mar-2005 - Democrat Tom Harkin, senator for Iowa and health and nutrition advocate, announced at a press conference earlier this week that he will propose a bill enabling the FTC to regulate food advertising to children, Philippa Nuttall reports.
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