Food firms must keep up with changing retail
Retailers must be quick to accept and quick to discontinue new products if they are to succeed in the changing retail landscape, according to a new report.
Archives for May 21, 2006
New study strengthens obesity-cancer link
Obesity has again been linked to an increased risk of cancer, findings that constitute yet another building block in the wall of pressure being built around the food industry.
Campbell: convenience and health top priorities
Wellness, convenience, quality and organics are the key areas that leading soup maker Campbell is focusing on, the firm told FoodNavigator-USA.com, as it reports better than expected third quarter results.
FDA names and shames over benzene in soft drinks
Five US soft drinks were found containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene at levels above the legal limit for drinking water, America's food safety watchdog has announced, sparking calls for more thorough testing.
Weekly comment
Hacks v Lab-Rats: who's at fault for consumer confusion?
The relationship between journalist 'hack' and scientist 'lab-rat' must be developed if science is to get a fair deal in the press, and for consumers to be presented balanced and accurate science coverage.