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Pushed by a UK minister, food makers handed in plans at the weekend to slash the salt content in processed foods but the industry has criticised the government move, suspecting political spin,reports Lindsey Partos.
The country with the lowest occurrence of salmonella in the world said this week it has aroused 'great interest' in the US for its methods to control this harmful pathogen.
The drinks industry believes fortified beverages are the answer to claims that Americans are increasingly drinking sweetened soft drinks at the expense of more nutritious alternatives.
The majority shareholder in Danish vegetable oil firm Aarhus United could soon place its considerable stake on the market, citing a potential difference in long-term investment interests.
Damage from Hurricane Ivan that struck the US in the past week could send soy bean prices rising.
Prices for ingredients sourced from wheat are vulnerable to increases as global harvests could be impacted by weather risks and generally low stocks.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) today submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture urging them to recognize the importance of dietary supplements in the 2005 Dietary...