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Food price inflation rises again: USDA

Food price inflation rises again: USDA

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its forecast for food price inflation in 2011, citing the influence of higher food commodity and energy prices, and stronger global food demand.

Evolving Canadian habits reflect Asian influence

Evolving Canadian habits reflect Asian influence

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A growing Asian population in Canada is having a strong influence on Canadian eating patterns, according to a new report from market research organization The NPD Group.

Front-of-pack nutrition labeling schemes are designed to give consumers 'at a glance' information to help them make more informed choices

Which front-of-pack labeling scheme is the most effective?

By Elaine Watson

Results of a high-profile study into front-of-pack (FOP) food labeling schemes conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) will be published on Thursday (Oct 20), three weeks after food manufacturers announced the national rollout of an industry-driven...

Consumers seek healthy fats as low-fat trend fades

Consumers seek healthy fats as low-fat trend fades

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Consumers are beginning to reject low-fat diets as they become better informed of the health benefits of certain fats and oils, according to new research from Packaged Facts.

If implemented, the IWG proposals could make a 'substantial contribution to the obesity epidemic', claims the American Dietetic Association

GMA: There is no middle ground on kids marketing proposals

By Elaine Watson

Food manufacturers will not support a controversial government proposal on food marketing to kids - even with the promised ‘significant’ revisions – because it is not supported by evidence, says the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA).

Canada’s ‘super’ bakery fires up the ovens

Canada’s ‘super’ bakery fires up the ovens

By Lynda Searby

Maple Leaf Foods has opened a new commercial bakery it claims is the largest in Canada. The Canadian packaged food company has spent $100 million on creating the 385,000 sq ft facility, which is situated in the Red Hill Business Park in Hamilton, Ontario.

So.. that's 150mg, plus 240mg, plus...

Dispatches from the ADA 2011 conference

IFIC: We need to change the conversation on sodium reduction

By Elaine Watson

The fact that most Americans still don’t know how much sodium they should eat, are unaware of how much they actually eat, or simply aren’t bothered either way, suggests communication strategies need an overhaul if the sodium reduction message is to get...

Are we eating too much sodium? Who cares, say 59% of Americans

Dispatches from ADA Conference 2011

Are we eating too much sodium? Who cares, say 59% of Americans

By Elaine Watson

Surprising numbers of Americans feel satisfied that they are already doing everything they can to eat a healthy diet, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, according to the results of two consumer surveys unveiled at the American Dietetic Association...

Food adulteration in the spotlight: ‘Science gone astray’

Guest video

Food adulteration in the spotlight: ‘Science gone astray’

Why do people adulterate foods for economic gain? Which foods and ingredients are most at risk? And how is it possible to prevent adulterants from entering the food supply? This guest video from US Pharmacopeia attempts to address these questions.

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