Sara Lee plans 20 percent salt reduction
Sara Lee intends to reduce the salt content in a range of products by an average of 20 percent over the next five years, the company has announced.
Archives for December 17, 2009
Merisant expects to exit bankruptcy in January
Tabletop sweetener company Merisant has had its plan of reorganization approved, which should pave the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy in the coming weeks, the company has said.
Food safety top food story of 2009: Survey
The issue of food safety was the biggest food story of the year, according to an annual year-end survey commissioned by Hunter Public Relations.
Breakthrough test for food poisoning bug
A new test to detect a bacteria that is a leading cause of food-poisoning is cheaper, faster and significantly more sensitive than existing assays, said the US body behind the breakthrough.
Anti-hunger aromas have real potential in obesity fight
The concept of using aroma to produce anti-hunger feelings during chewing is “promising and appealing”, says a timely review of the science-to-date.
FDA opens office in Mexico City
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it has opened a new office in Mexico City as part of its change in strategy to improve safety in the United States.