Baobab GRAS dossier in, an answer in less than 180 days?
07-Jan-2009 - FDA approval of baobab fruit pulp could be less than six months away, as...
X-ray irradiation does not affect food quality, say US scientists
05-Jan-2009 - X-ray technology is effective in killing bacterial pathogens in leafy greens without causing undesirable changes...
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...
Organic still not mainstream
05-Jan-2009 - Organic foods are yet to gain mainstream acceptance by US consumers according to a new...
California celebrates record almond shipments
18-Dec-2008 - Total shipments of California almonds were up 18 per cent in 2007/8 compared to the...
Almond exports expose inconsistent use of EU rules
11-Dec-2008 - The voluntary testing of US almonds for a toxic substance has eased the path for...
Nutrition potential of breadfruit explored
08-Dec-2008 - Canadian researchers are exploring the benefits of breadfruit which they claim can offer an alternative...
Fresh potential for frozen products
05-Dec-2008 - Freshness, portion control and convenience are driving opportunities for frozen entrée manufacturers as freezer food...
Calls for stricter allergen labels in Canada
25-Nov-2008 - The proposed new regulations governing allergen labeling on packaged foods in Canada do not go...
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USDA commits $5.8M to protect citrus crop
25-Nov-2008 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $5.8m in funding to stop the...
Mintel unveils 2009 flavor forecast
14-Nov-2008 - Persimmon and Masala are among the flavor trends that Mintel has named in its new...
Tree Top deal to expand fruit portfolio
13-Nov-2008 - The fruit company Tree Top has completed an agreement to acquire the fruit puree processor...
Target groups identified among green consumers
13-Nov-2008 - The sustainability marketplace is becoming more sophisticated, according to new research which identifies five distinct...
Trend for kid-adult fusion foods
07-Nov-2008 - The line between children’s and adult’s food is blurring along with a growing interest in...
Fairtrade a key part of sustainability drive
07-Nov-2008 - The fairtrade phenomenon is benefiting from the trend for sustainability reporting as fairtrade foods as...
CPI has ‘myopic vision’ over Bunge merger
06-Nov-2008 - CPI’s withdrawal of support for the planned merger with Bunge is a knee-jerk reaction to...
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Organic solution to food issues
31-Oct-2008 - A new initiative has been launched to highlight the role that organic farming can play...
Demand for frozen products robust
29-Oct-2008 - Vegetables are the most popular frozen food among Americans, accounting for 40 percent of shopper...
Food safety scares help fruit and veg processors
27-Oct-2008 - The recent salmonella scare which affected fresh tomatoes and Jalapeno peppers could give processed fruit...
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Undeclared ingredients raise allergy alert
27-Oct-2008 - A brand of stuffed artichokes has been recalled after a routine FDA inspection found they...
Rise in food allergies raises labeling concerns
23-Oct-2008 - Worrying new statistics show that the number of young people with a food or digestive...
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New bee line could combat colony collapse
23-Oct-2008 - An enhanced-line honey bee stock has been developed which shows genetic promise in aiding industry...
Backing for frozen foods in nutrition programs
21-Oct-2008 - An industry association is calling for frozen foods to be recognized in official government child...
Growers seek science behind almond ruling
06-Oct-2008 - The Cornucopia Institute has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the United States...
Asian vegetables an untapped market
03-Oct-2008 - The market for processed or value-added Asian vegetables has tremendous potential in the US where...
