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WTO to rule on origin labeling row

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed to rule on the ongoing dispute over whether US country of origin labeling (COOL) violates international trade agreements, as Canada and Mexico have alleged.

FDA extends acrylamide comment period

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the period during which it will accept comments on acrylamide in food, as it considers issuing industry guidance.

Whey protein open doors to low-fat fried chicken

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Including whey proteins in the batter for fried chicken may reduce the uptake of fat into the finished product by up to 30 per cent, says a new study.

Kraft’s Cadbury bid could foretell M&A boom

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Kraft’s pursuit of Cadbury could mark the start of a surge in M&A activity for the sector as consumers’ focus on value supports a stable outlook for food manufacturers during 2010, Fitch Ratings has predicted.

Consumer group targets Ocean Spray cranberry ingredient

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The National Consumers League (NCL) has written to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), accusing Ocean Spray of falsely marketing its Choice sweetened dried cranberry ingredient.

Hershey confirms interest in Cadbury

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Hershey has confirmed that it is “reviewing its options” regarding a possible joint bid with Ferrero for British confectioner Cadbury, following media speculation about talks yesterday.

Hershey launches travel confectionary range

guy.montague-jones@decisionnews.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The Travel Retail group of confectionary giant Hershey has launched a new range of travel retail exclusive products including Hershey’s Kisses, Hershey’s Nuggets chocolates and Reese’s and Hershey's Miniatures.

Senate panel approves food safety bill

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The far-reaching food safety bill took another step towards becoming law yesterday after a US Senate committee unanimously approved the measure to overhaul the country’s regulatory system.

GFF tackles soggy veggie dishes

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Gilroy Foods and Flavors (GFF) has released a range of ready-to-use vegetables that have less water content than instant quick freeze (IQF) varieties thereby preventing sogginess, the company claims.

Sodium reduction trend to gain momentum in 2010, says Mintel

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Market research organization Mintel has predicted that sodium reduction in packaged foods will become a clear trend in 2010 as food manufacturers and health organizations take the lead.