Food industry urges Congress to reform food safety rules
26-Jan-2009 - A group of ten major food industry organizations has signed letters to Congress urging it...
FDA’s recall response ‘inadequate’ and ‘ineffective’, says CSPI
23-Jan-2009 - The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has criticized US officials’ response to...
Confusion over FDA peanut butter recall advice
21-Jan-2009 - Conflicting advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on peanut butter-containing foods has...
COOL criticized for leaving customers ‘shamefully uninformed’
19-Jan-2009 - The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has criticized the final ruling on Country of Origin...
Supervalu introduces on-shelf color-coded nutrition labeling
16-Jan-2009 - One of America’s largest grocery retailers, Supervalu, has announced the introduction of a new color-coded...
Coca-Cola sued over health claims
15-Jan-2009 - A lawsuit has been filed against The Coca-Cola Company over allegations that it made deceptive...
GMA issues science policy paper on sodium and salt
13-Jan-2009 - The market for sodium-reduced foods is on the rise thanks to efforts by the industry...
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FDA finds melamine in more infant formula
09-Jan-2009 - Continuing investigations into the contamination of US-produced infant formula with melamine have uncovered more products...
Nano sensors offer rapid detection of Salmonella, claims ARS
06-Jan-2009 - A nano sensor to detect Salmonella bacteria has been developed which could enhance food safety...
New labeling rules for cochineal bug coloring
06-Jan-2009 - Food and drink manufacturers that color their products with cochineal extract and carmine must now...
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Melamine found in Topaz wafer rolls
06-Jan-2009 - National Brands Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of Topaz Wafer Rolls in the US...
Food terrorism tops 2009 safety scare list
05-Jan-2009 - Economic terrorism and deadly strains of E. coli are among the main food safety issues...
Calls to reverse FDA action over stevia sweetener
19-Dec-2008 - More stevia sweetened products are lining up for launch but campaigners are calling for the...
Kosher leads top ten claims for new products
11-Dec-2008 - Kosher is the most frequently used claim on food and drink products launched this year,...
Greater vigilance needed for GE crops
09-Dec-2008 - Measures to help prevent the unauthorized release of genetically engineered crops into food do not...
New labeling compliance timetable
09-Dec-2008 - Food and beverage companies will have until 2012 to make any labeling regulation changes that...
GM crop output rises but can it deliver?
04-Dec-2008 - The US remains the global leader in the production of genetically modified crops but questions...
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New food safety initiative in Asia welcomed
27-Nov-2008 - The US Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has welcomed moves to improve food safety in Asia...
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China asks US to ease dairy import controls
18-Nov-2008 - A Chinese official has called on the US to lift its restrictions on dairy products...
Extra insurance for ripple effect after food safety scare
14-Nov-2008 - Food and beverage manufacturers should consider covering the ‘cracks’ in standard food safety insurance policies...
Milk board trade mission to China
10-Nov-2008 - US companies and dairy industry representatives are sending delegations to China to boost trade following...
Dispatches from Health Ingredients Europe (HIE)
Don’t shoot the messenger, says EFSA
06-Nov-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will not moderate its ‘gold standard’ approach to health...
US election impact on GM food
31-Oct-2008 - Genetically modified food companies should be paying particular attention to the results of next week’s...
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Organic and natural private labels
30-Oct-2008 - The private label trend is “on fire” according to analysts, and high on the agenda...
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Engineers highlight sustainability of food processes
28-Oct-2008 - The role of food engineers in areas such as health and wellness and sustainability will...
