California Assembly votes to label GM fish
Genetically modified fish in California would have to be labeled as such according to a bill approved by the California Assembly Health Committee last week.
Archives for May 9, 2011
New research supports difficulty of setting upper limits for harmful nutrients
New research suggests that even though there is enough evidence to suggest a causal link between intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and heart disease risk, it is not feasible to define tolerable upper intake levels.
Mark Crowell, principal culinologist, CuliNex
What makes a successful functional food product?
Why do so many ‘functional’ foods fail? Sometimes, it’s just bad luck or bad timing, but in most cases, manufacturers only have themselves to blame, product development guru Mark Crowell tells Elaine Watson at SupplySide East.
60 second interview: Gary Berger, Kraft Foods
Kraft: Weight-conscious consumer is key to growth in meat alternatives
Elaine Watson caught up with Gary Berger, BOCA brand manager, Kraft Foods, to talk about opportunities in meat free.
Sales to stagnate for US energy drinks, survey
Sports and energy drinks sales could flatline in the US over the next 12 months, according to a new survey by AlixPartners.
Coke and Pepsi settle trademark lawsuit
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo have settled a trademark lawsuit over PepsiCo’s Trop50 juice packaging design, which Coca-Cola had claimed was too similar to that of its Simply juice range.