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Kraft’s Cadbury bid could foretell M&A boom

20-Nov-2009 - . However, consumers’ eating habits have changed as they seek out products that they consider to represent

Senate panel approves food safety bill

19-Nov-2009 - Halloran, of Consumers Union’s Food Policy Initiatives, called on the HELP chairman to change his mind the scrutiny of imported foods. Importantly, it also recognizes that, while changes to our system must be real

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Alleviation of hunger should top CSR agenda

17-Nov-2009 - Climate change dominates the CSR agenda but new USDA figures on food insecurity are a sharp ... Climate change dominates the CSR agenda but new USDA figures on food insecurity are a sharp

Recession hasn’t increased home cooking, claims report

13-Nov-2009 - . "There was a lot of speculation last year as to how our eating behaviors changed as a result of the economic crisis,” Balzer said. “The truth is that consumer behavior changes slowly. I’ve observed America’s eating

SunOpta reports Q3 loss; continues debt reduction

10-Nov-2009 - refrain from providing revenue and earnings guidance for 2009 due to “uncertain and rapidly changing macro

MGPI’s restructuring pays off in Q1

09-Nov-2009 - changes MGP Ingredients has undergone extreme and rapid change over the past year, as the company has

Canada tightens front-of-pack nutrition labeling rules

06-Nov-2009 - categories, changing the rules for fiber, salt and fat, and introducing criteria for trans fat and sugar. ... categories, changing the rules for fiber, salt and fat, and introducing criteria for trans fat and sugar. ... ,” the organization said. “Because these areas have evolved, Health Check has made a number of changes to its nutrient criteria.” These changes include accepting the recommendation of the Canadian Trans Fat Task Force

Action groups slam Siddiqui nomination

04-Nov-2009 - food crisis, water crisis, climate crisis, all of which have been exacerbated by our trade agreements

Study finds taste preference varies on age and gender

29-Oct-2009 - and poultry, says new study in Ohio grade schools - but tastes were also seen to change with children’s ages. ... and poultry, says new study in Ohio grade schools - but tastes were also seen to change with children’s ages. ... differ in children and adolescents with regard to gender, and how tastes changed at different grade the researchers. “Menu offerings need to reflect the changing preferences of children with respect to age, gender

Bioethics professor argues for meat tax

27-Oct-2009 - emissions and avoiding catastrophic climate change.” But despite red meat being the biggest contributor taxes, has circulated draft dietary guidelines for its citizens based on environmental and climate

The food industry 'has found its mojo'

20-Nov-2009 - of Frankfurt Messe. The food industry looks to be bouncing back, but there are some changes in its focus. ... of Frankfurt Messe. The food industry looks to be bouncing back, but there are some changes in its focus. ... to Nicolay. They have simply changed gear. From hearing the marketing messages of many companies to the challenge of reducing costs without affecting quality, there will be no need for manufacturers to change

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Food sector at the forefront of sustainability, says Oxfam

20-Nov-2009 - -scale change and help them be competitive. Dr Lea Borkenhagen, head of Oxfam’s Sustainable Livelihoods Strategy, told FoodNavigator.com that the food and beverage industry is at the forefront of change because

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Whey protein open doors to low-fat fried chicken

20-Nov-2009 - . Furthermore, no changes in the colour of the final product were observed, compared to the control chicken

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AAHF claims Senate victory for supplement choice

19-Nov-2009 - . Amended version Hatch and the AAHF are therefore celebrating the decision to change the wording

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US food safety bill enters final lap

19-Nov-2009 - Halloran, of Consumers Union’s Food Policy Initiatives, called on Harkin to change his mind on the issue the scrutiny of imported foods. Importantly, it also recognises that, while changes to our system must be real

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Ethical economic model spells opportunity for food firms

19-Nov-2009 - overfishing, Lambeaux explained that several years ago the firm made the decision to change its economic model

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Europeans’ Christmas food spend to remain stagnant

17-Nov-2009 - Food and drink makers in Europe can expect little change from last year's fallen Christmas ... Food and drink makers in Europe can expect little change from last year's fallen Christmas ... on 2008 figures. And reflecting the challenging economic climate, cost is the number one criteria

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