Over $10m awarded to meet US food safety concerns
US authorities have awarded over $10m in food safety grants to universities across the country with the aim of boosting research and education and reducing concern.
Archives for December 9, 2011
CSPI urges FDA to require front-of-pack artificial color disclosure
Consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging it to require the presence of artificial colors to be highlighted on the front of food packaging.
New research programme may boost algae ingredient supply chain
A new research project led by TNO could help to create a more robust and industrially viable algae ingredient supply chain, says the Dutch research group.
‘Vault of the Secret Formula’ sees Coke reveal secret recipe
The Coca-Cola Company has moved its 125-year-old secret recipe from a vault in SunTrust Bank in downtown Atlanta to a new home in its nearby museum, thus revealing it to visitors. Well, sort of...
Smithfield "thrives" as profits slide
US meat giant Smithfield Foods has described its business as “thriving” following the announcement of a strong second quarter, with sales up 10% to US$3.3bn.
Hershey to acquire Canadian confectionery firm Brookside Foods
The Hershey Company has said it will acquire Canadian confectionery firm Brookside Foods for an undisclosed sum.