Feds go after repeat offender food processor
US federal authorities are seeking a permanent injunction against a New York food processor for a host of violations over a four-year period.
Archives for August 2, 2010
Industry challenges ‘misleading’ sweetener-premature birth study
A study linking consumption of artificially sweetened beverages to an increased risk of preterm births has been dismissed by the sweetener industry as ‘misleading’ and ‘not plausible scientifically’.
Nutrition labels need changing or campaigning to improve use, say researchers
Consumers who pay attention to nutrition labels are more likely to eat a healthy diet than those who do not, according to a new study, prompting researchers to recommend a shift in the way they are used.
Base voluntary front-of-pack labeling on calories, say confectioners
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has said it favors voluntary listing of calories front-of-pack rather than introducing a scale or rating system, in comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Comax develops 'adventurous' flavors for Greek yogurts
Comax is targeting the growing popularity of Greek yogurts with a new range of flavors that extend beyond the traditional palette.
Health burden of obesity doubles in 16 years: Study
The health burden of obesity, measured by the number of quality-adjusted life years lost, has more than doubled from 1993 to 2008, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.