Consumers associate ‘organic’ with low-calorie, finds study
Organic claims on food packaging could lead consumers to overeat or even exercise less, according to a new study published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making.
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Survey assesses Gulf spill’s impact on seafood consumption
A new survey has found that more than half of Americans have changed their seafood consumption as a result of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill – and nearly a third of those intend to eat less seafood regardless of its origin.
Packaging is tainted, no hazardous material in food - Kellogg
A group of external experts has verified that tainted packaging rather than any harmful material in the food is the cause of Kellogg’s nationwide recall of 28 million boxes of cereal, said the company.
Private label sector achieved all-time high in 2009
The private label sector reached all-time highs in terms of sales volumes, revenue and market share last year, according to new figures from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA).
Antioxidant-rich peanut skins may boost meat shelf-life
Extracts from peanut skin that are rich in antioxidant compounds may preserved the colour of raw beef and slow its spoilage, suggests a new study.