Kraft Foods reveals new name for global snacks business
Kraft Foods has today announced the name of its global snacks spin-off and its North American grocery business.
Archives for March 22, 2012
Food sensitivity test is unreliable, says Canadian expert
An increasingly popular food sensitivity test may lead individuals to eliminate foods from their diets that are not harmful to them, according to a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
US beverage industry should ban BVO in soft drinks – German professor
A voluntary ban would be the 'best solution' to eliminate concerns regarding brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in US soft drinks, a leading academic has told BeverageDaily.com, and said he planned further research into the patented flame retardant 'because...
Tannins show promise for allergen-free peanut products
The use of tannic acid could help to reduce the allergic potential of products that contain peanut proteins, say researchers.
ConAgra declares war on ADM in IP battle over white whole wheat flour
ConAgra has accused agrifood giant ADM of infringing a patent covering technology enabling it to produce high fiber whole wheat flour with the palatability and appeal of refined white flour.
Canadian government grants C$500,000 for PRRS research
The Canadian federal government and the provincial government of Quebec (MAPAQ) have allocated C$500,000 to a pilot project aiming to control porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).
Ongoing frugality not all doom and gloom, says SymphonyIRI
Shoppers are holding on to frugal habits in 2012, but there are emerging trends that food and beverage manufacturers can use to attract consumers, according to the latest research from SymphonyIRI.