Counting on roasted chicory's local appeal
27-Jan-2009 - US-grown roasted chicory is not expected to rise in price when trade tariffs are lifted...
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...
Too early to predict salmonella impact on industry, says council
22-Jan-2009 - The American Peanut Council is being cautious over the potential long-term impact of salmonella contamination...
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...
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Salmonella confirmed in recalled Kellogg's crackers
20-Jan-2009 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that it has found salmonella...
Manufacturers urged to inform public in peanut butter recall
19-Jan-2009 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has highlighted the difficulty of investigating ingredient-driven...
The depression diet
16-Jan-2009 - Experts predict that consumers will put on recession pounds by eating more unhealthy food to...
Sunflower paste offers cheaper alternative to almond in bakery
14-Jan-2009 - SunOpta has developed its line of sunflower-based ingredients to include a sunflower paste designed to...
Vegetarian market for kids
13-Jan-2009 - A new survey which offers an estimate on the number of vegetarian children in the...
The food product ‘hall of fame and shame’
09-Jan-2009 - The market research organization The Hartman Group has released a list of products dubbed the...
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...
