Z Trim corn fiber gears up for Prop 37 as FDA approves its use in meat products
Z Trim, a food additive made from corn fiber, has been approved by FDA for labeling on ground, emulsified and processed meats and poultry, the company has announced.
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Action needed to stop contamination as peanut butter recall expands
A US food professor has called on the peanut industry to take action against foodborne illness as the latest Salmonella outbreak has now spread to Canada.
Lawyer: Prop 37 will overtake Prop 65 as a source of consumer litigation in California
Prop 37 is likely to surpass Prop 65 as a source of consumer litigation in California if the controversial GMO labeling initiative gets the green light next month, predicts one San Francisco-based lawyer.
Walmart: “Business strong and getting stronger”
Walmart reported its global business to be strong and growing stronger at its 19th annual financial results meeting for its investment community yesterday.
Salt reduction: Integrating successful methods is key say researchers
Future salt reduction efforts must focus on integrating already successful methods into one effective system, say researchers.
Prop 37 voter guide has confused voters and misrepresented our position, says Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
The official voter information guide on California’s Proposition 37 GMO labeling initiative inaccurately states that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “has concluded that biotech foods are safe”.
New Jersey considers sow stall ban
US animal welfare campaigners are encouraging New Jersey citizens to support a bill that would ban sow gestation crates in the state.
Unilever outlines new open innovation ‘challenges and wants’
Unilever has added new ‘challenges and wants’ to its open innovation platform, this time seeking help with a stable natural red colour for fruit and dairy, and technologies to reduce sugar in ready to drink teas.
Mexico and Canada become TPP members
Canada and Mexico have formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations, ministers announced this week.
Food industry continues to make trans-fat reduction progress: Survey
Efforts to reduce the trans-fat content of processed food are working to reduce national consumption levels, but some sections are still consuming high levels of the fats, says new survey data.
Eating chocolate produces Nobel prize winners, says study
Brain power equals chocolate squared according to a study that says countries with high chocolate consumption produce more Nobel Laureates.
Heart health ingredient Fruitflow makes US beverage debut
Langer Juice Company has launched the first beverage onto the US market to contain tomato-derived cardiovascular health ingredient Fruitflow.