Animal study draws phosphate link to lung cancer
06-Jan-2009 - Careful regulation of inorganic phosphates in the diet could aid lung cancer prevention and treatment,...
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...
News in brief
Cargill's meat division acquires Carneco Foods assets
18-Dec-2008 - Cargill Meat Solutions (CMS) has purchased assets of Carneco Foods LLC, including a ground beef...
Meat and poultry product checks for melamine
16-Dec-2008 - US officials are to begin sample checks on processed meat and poultry products that are...
Chicken sales growth outpaces other meats
05-Dec-2008 - Chicken is showing strong growth compared to other meats as the perception that it is...
Fresh potential for frozen products
05-Dec-2008 - Freshness, portion control and convenience are driving opportunities for frozen entrée manufacturers as freezer food...
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...
Calls for food safety regulation overhaul
05-Nov-2008 - Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the...
Meat and dairy miss out on low fat message
04-Nov-2008 - Dairy, pork and beef products have lost their appeal among a group of consumers who...
Campbell changes formulations just for schools
29-Oct-2008 - Campbell Soup has reformulated its product line specifically for schools, lowering salt and fat content...
Demand for frozen products robust
29-Oct-2008 - Vegetables are the most popular frozen food among Americans, accounting for 40 percent of shopper...
New food bases said to be cost and shelf stable
28-Oct-2008 - Advanced Food Systems said it has launched a new line of dry bases using ingredients...
Industry opportunities amid consumer gloom
24-Oct-2008 - Switching to store brands and buying more staples such as rice and potatoes are among...
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...
Organic supply squeeze tightens
09-Sep-2008 - Farmers in the US are being forced to leave the organic market because it is...
New stock bases said to cut sodium by a quarter
05-Sep-2008 - Advanced Food Systems has introduced a new range of stock bases which it said have...
High protein breakfast could aid weight loss
03-Sep-2008 - Eating more protein in the morning helps create the feeling of being full throughout the...
Ingredients squeezed out by commodity pressures
27-Aug-2008 - Food companies are changing their formulations and switching to cheaper ingredients in an effort to...
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,...
Dried fish stock may be salt enhancer for food
11-Aug-2008 - A dried stock made from the bonito fish – a stock used extensively in...
FTC calls for nutrition standards for food marketed at kids
30-Jul-2008 - Nutrition-based standards are needed for marketing food to children, which continues to be a billion...
EFSA reaffirms safety view of cloned meat and dairy products
24-Jul-2008 - Meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption,...
Grape fibre boosts shelf-life and taste for fish: study
18-Jul-2008 - Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a cheap and healthy alternative to...
Encapsulation and fish dominate July's science
16-Jul-2008 - July started with IFT in New Orleans - always a time for innovation. The highlights...
New Cargill center focuses on snacks and cereals
09-Jul-2008 - Cargill has opened a new innovation center for snack and cereal products which it says...
