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...
Baobab goes for GRAS ahead of 2010 World Cup
30-Sep-2008 - A trade association has prepared a GRAS notification dossier for its baobab fruit pulp powder...
Demand for cranberries close to outstripping supply
29-Sep-2008 - Ocean Spray has opened what it describes as the largest cranberry processing facility in the...
Anti-competitive allegations hit egg and tomato industries
26-Sep-2008 - A rise in the cost of eggs could in part be down to collusion within...
Tommango flavor fusion meets sweet/savory trend
02-Sep-2008 - A new tomato and mango flavor for beverages and smoothies has been launched by GSB...
SunOpta strengthens supply network in new organic deal
29-Aug-2008 - SunOpta is expanding its global organic supply chain to help tackle shortages with a new...
Market for superpremium juices soars in the US
28-Aug-2008 - Superpremium juice drinks have proved to be a dynamic part of the US beverage market...
Organic consumers yet to be shaken by troubled economy
28-Aug-2008 - Shoppers in the US are continuing to buy natural and organic foods despite difficult...
Stress and hunger are obstacles to healthy diet
21-Aug-2008 - Good intentions when it comes to a healthy food go out of the window if...
Cargill weathers turbulent markets to report nearly $4bn profit
20-Aug-2008 - Agricultural giant Cargill has announced a 55 percent increase in profit over the last year,...
Study sheds light on bee decline threatening crops
20-Aug-2008 - Researchers may be a step closer to explaining the mysterious decline in the bee population...
Consumers don’t want to downsize to save cash
19-Aug-2008 - Consumers are frowning on moves by food manufacturers to reduce the size of products as...
Troubled times feared for almond supply
18-Aug-2008 - Food manufacturers who have benefited from record almond crops over the last few years could...
Survey supports raspberry’s rise as ingredient
13-Aug-2008 - Smoothies, desserts, and yoghurts are benefiting from growing consumer awareness of health benefits of raspberries...
Low returns threaten potato supplies
01-Aug-2008 - Food manufacturers will have to start paying more for potatoes in the US to maintain...
Soy bean extract seeks EU Novel Foods status
30-Jul-2008 - Touchi, a fermented soy bean extract that has been used for centuries in Japan, China...
