USDA predicts rising food prices in 2011
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it expects the Consumer Price Index to rise by 2 to 3 percent in 2011, ending a period of near-stagnant food price inflation over the past two years.
Archives for January 27, 2011
WHO highlights governments’ role in curbing unhealthy advertising
Governments should play a more active role in curbing the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages high in saturated fat, trans-fatty acids, free sugars, or salt to children, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Wild gains Toothfriendly approval for Sunwin Stevia
Wild has obtained “Toothfriendly” certification for its Sunwin Stevia product – the first stevia ingredient to obtain the endorsement.
Salty snacks increase asthma risk in children, study
New research suggests that children who consume salty snacks more than three times a week are almost six times more likely to have asthma symptoms.
PepsiCo gains Russian approval for Wimm-Bill-Dann deal
PepsiCo has received all the necessary regulatory approvals from the Russian authorities required to close its acquisition of Wimm-Bill-Dann.
Senate bill aims to reform US sugar policy
US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced a new bipartisan bill in the Senate this week intended to phase out the sugar support program, claiming sugar prices are artificially high and cost American jobs.