FoodNavigator-USA predicts top five industry influences in 2011
As the New Year begins, FoodNavigator-USA predicts the top five factors likely to have the greatest influence the US food and beverage industry in the year ahead.
Archives for January 3, 2011
USDA to require Nutrition Facts on meat and poultry
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it will require nutrition labels on the 40 most popular raw meat products from January 1, 2012, including the number of calories and grams of total fat and saturated fat.
Ivorian crisis not impacting cocoa supply, report
Delivery of cocoa bean supplies to ports in the Ivory Coast appears to be unaffected by the recent political turmoil following last month’s election in the West African country.
Reduction of pH key to green tea enriched biscuit quality, finds new study
Retention of green tea extracts in biscuits is improved by a reduction in the pH of the dough, finds new research looking at the stability of different catechins when fortifying baked goods.