African-American boys most at risk of food allergy
23-Mar-2009 - Young men, particularly African-Americans, are at a higher risk of food allergy than other demographic...
Recession hit shoppers more choosy in meat department
11-Mar-2009 - More than half of US shoppers have changed their meat purchasing habits in the past...
US food sector outlook is ‘pessimistic’, say analysts
04-Feb-2009 - The US food industry faces a negative and worsening outlook, with falling demand for...
The depression diet
16-Jan-2009 - Experts predict that consumers will put on recession pounds by eating more unhealthy food to...
Cargill Q2 profits rise but food segment results are weak
14-Jan-2009 - Cargill’s net earnings for the second quarter of 2009 have increased 25 percent but, despite...
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...
Food prices a sticking point this year
09-Jan-2009 - Retail food prices are expected to remain ‘sticky’ in 2009, according to a new study,...
Sodium phosphate substitute launched as prices soar
08-Jan-2009 - Advanced Food Systems (AFS) has developed its Actobind range to include a clean-label ingredient system...
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...
