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Opinions differ as schools prepare for nutritional standards

By  Lorraine Heller

As the date approaches for US schools to submit nutritional guidelines for food and beverage products sold on campus, a new study reveals that principals and food service directors have different perceptions on food policy.

FDA could require labeling of insect-derived red food dye

By  staff reporter

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon require food companies to label the presence of insect-derived red color additives cochineal extract or carmine, on the basis that these may lead to severe allergic reactions.

Irradiation study shows improvement, says HFMA

By  Anthony Fletcher

The results from an FSA study into the occurrence of irradiated ingredients in food supplements shows that the industry is tackling the problem, argues the HFMA.