Food prices could fall slightly in 2012, says USDA
Food prices are likely to fall slightly from 2011 levels next year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said in its first food price index outlook for 2012.
Archives for July 26, 2011
Sauces: the bold fashion accessories of the culinary world, says CCD
Adventurous, bold flavors in sauces and condiments are driving new consumer taste discoveries, according to a new trend report from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD) and market research organization Packaged Facts.
We are what we eat: Fatty foods may boost moods
Fat-rich ‘comfort foods’ may actually alter the brain's response to sadness, and boost mood, according to new research.
Antibiotics better for UTIs than cranberry, but may increase drug resistance, say researchers
Antibiotics may achieve better results at preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, but they also increase the risk of antibiotic resistance three-fold, according to new research.
Stevia awareness continues to grow, says PureCircle
Stevia supplier PureCircle has said that stevia awareness has grown to 62 percent in the United States, up from 46 percent a year earlier, according to new survey results from its PureCircle Insights Group.
Danone close to €180m deal for Indian nutrition firm?
The Indian press is reporting that Danone is in “advanced talks” to buy the nutrition division of billion-dollar Indian pharma-focused firm, Wockhardt’s, for a price as high as €180m.