Why food is a vital issue in the UK general election
Voting is a basic human right. Eating is a basic human need. British voters who eat should mull future meal plans carefully before putting an X in any box on Thursday.
Archives for May 3, 2010
CFSAN director to leave FDA
Stephen Sundlof has stepped down as head of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), after 16 years with the FDA, to take up an assignment with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Sugar quota increase not enough, say confectioners
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it will increase sugar quotas by 200,000 short tons in order to relieve supply pressure, but candy makers are still calling for more.
Nikken Foods develops mushroom extract for increased umami, reduced sodium
Nikken Foods USA has developed a new mushroom extract ingredient for enhancing umami, reducing sodium and producing an intense mushroom flavor for sauces, soups and dressings, the company has said.
Market still buoyant for energy and sport drinks, says analyst
Energy and sports drinks are the still the market leaders but there has been a growth in the nostaliga and retro drink segment due to consumers hankering after comfort in the credit crisis, claims a Leatherhead market analyst ahead of BeverageDaily.com's...