News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
US sales of organic food and drink surged 7.7 percent to $28.6bn in 2010, significantly ahead of the sluggish (<1 percent) growth in the mainstream food market, with some segments up more than 30 percent, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Salt may raise blood pressure by making it harder for the cardiovascular system to juggle the regulation of blood pressure and body temperature, according to new research.
Kraft Foods has rejected accusations that its fat-free percentage claims on certain deli meat products mislead and deceive consumers.
Focus on recruitment in food and drink
Food and drink manufacturers are slowly starting to recruit again as confidence levels improve, but problems in the housing market and worries over energy prices continue to thwart progress, according to recruitment agencies specializing in the food sector.