New potato variety boasts less acrylamide, better aroma
Scientists at the University of Idaho have produced a genetically modified potato variety of Ranger Russet with enhanced French fry aroma, and reduced amounts of processing-induced acrylamide.
Archives for December 18, 2006
Kraft drinks escape benzene lawsuit
Lawsuits alleging soft drinks made by Kraft Foods may contain the cancer-causing chemical, benzene, have been dismissed after the group said it had reformulated products.
Tate & Lyle announces 2007 ingredients pricing rounds
Tate & Lyle has issued an update regarding the 2007 calendar year pricing rounds.
Trans Fat Focus
Restaurant trans fat ban could shape consumer habits, report
The recent ban of trans fat from some restaurant menus could be the beginning of a major shift in how restaurants might have an effect on consumer eating habits, says a market research firm.
Weekly Comment
Response and Responsibility
Bah, Humbug! It has been that kind of year in general for the food industry, and in particular for some major companies.
Chiquita hikes banana prices - again
Fruit supplier Chiquita has again raised its banana prices in North America, a move that has helped the company offset a slump in sales after the implementation of new EU banana import rules, as well as the recent spinach E. coli outbreak in the US.