ConAgra promises to cut down on salt
ConAgra Foods has set an across the board salt reduction target of 20 percent by 2015 in response to growing consumer and public policy pressure.
Archives for October 15, 2009
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Fat chance for action on World Food Day
‘Hunger down 50 per cent this year’, ‘Malnutrition eradicated in Africa’. Alas, dream headlines not gracing any newspapers this World Food Day. But if we hope to read them one day, governments, industry – and yes, individuals – need to stop thinking of...
Benefits of salt reduction clear, despite brain claim
Public policy to reduce salt intake has clear health benefits, despite claims that intake is physiologically determined and cannot be controlled by policy, says a UK expert.
US wheat industry underlines pro-GM wheat stance
Prominent North American wheat industry organizations met in Kansas City this week to discuss production challenges, including plans to commercialize genetically modified (GM) wheat.
CT attorney general to investigate Smart Choices
The Connecticut attorney general has launched an investigation into the Smart Choices food labeling program, claiming that it is potentially misleading.