Power brands and BRIC countries drive growth for Kraft in 2011
Kraft Foods has posted growth in its 2011 results driven by strong performance for its power brands and BRIC and European markets.
Archives for February 21, 2012
Food safety perception: The disconnect between consumers and manufacturers
A new global survey of food manufacturers found that most (98%) are confident about their food safety performance - but 70% of consumers aren't convinced. FoodNavigator-USA spoke to Hank Lambert, general manager of food and water at UL, which...
Fructose consumption not linked to blood pressure, finds review
Prolonged consumption of a fructose rich diet does not lead to increases in blood pressure, according to the findings of a new systematic review of the evidence.
First lab-grown meat moves one step closer, say researchers
The World’s first burger made entirely from laboratory grown test-tube meat could be ready 'by fall' say the team of Dutch researchers behind the project.
Better collaboration could be ‘next big development’ in food safety, says WHO scientist
More data sharing and better communication between the private sector and public health organizations could be the next big development in food safety and public health, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) scientist.
Food safety and consumer organizations defend FDA’s Michael Taylor
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and other consumer and food safety organizations have defended FDA deputy commissioner for foods Michael Taylor, who has been the target of a campaign calling for his resignation.
Kerry posts positive growth, despite challenges
Global ingredients and food group Kerry has reported solid earnings growth in 2011, despite significant cost inflation.
AHA GRAS attack reaction: Why self-affirmed GRAS is not ‘GRAS lite’
Experts in helping firms navigate the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) process say the American Heart Association (AHA) made some valid points in its recent attack on GRAS, but argue the system is actually working pretty well.
Clarisoy ‘invisible’ protein set for summer launch, says ADM
Clarisoy, the invisible protein developed by Burcon and commercialized by ADM, will be available in commercial quantities by the summer, ADM has revealed.