USDA criticises Canadian meat inspection
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) the lowest of three scores on its meat audits.
Archives for January 8, 2014
Nestlé links with US human cell supplier to advance nutrition research
Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) has inked a deal with a Wisconsin-based biotech firm that will keep it in supply of human brain and liver cells for nutrition testing purposes with a focus on drinks, smoothies and other products...
FDA 'respectfully declines' judges' plea for it to determine if GMOs belong in all-natural products
The FDA has written to three federal judges handling civil cases vs food manufacturers over natural claims to “respectfully decline” their request to come to an administrative determination of whether GMOs belong in ‘all-natural’ foods.
Bad press affecting energy drink category: Mintel
On the heels of several lawsuits as well as proposed legislation on the marketing of energy drinks and shots, the category has faced an onslaught of negative media attention over the past several months, leading many consumers to question the health and...
Study weighs value vs. health goals in consumer mindset
It’s been 10 years since McDonald’s scrapped the ‘supersize’ menu from its restaurants, but the value concept of getting more food for the same amount of money remains an effective business tool for the food industry, and tends to have negative...
What next for all-natural claims?
One of the most emotive - and politically-charged - claims in food labeling, ‘all-natural’ is also one of the most hotly disputed from a legal perspective.
Kosher is only one slice of Wholly Wholesome’s pie, says CEO
Opportunities in kosher bakery alone are fairly limited, but alongside gluten-free, vegan and organic it’s valuable, says Wholly Wholesome CEO.
Brazil seeks to improve poultry inspection
Brazil’s poultry inspection standards are to be scrutinised in a new initiative that aims to reduce the number of carcases condemned in plants.