The Government Accountability Project (GAP) has praised the inclusion of whistleblower protections in the food safety bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Obama early in the New Year.
Lightening the colour of whole grain breads could make products more appealing to consumers who would otherwise be more inclined to buy refined wheat bread products, indicates a new study.
Consumers on the lookout for eco-friendly claims are skeptical about the term ‘natural’, and two-thirds would favor a uniform standard to certify natural claims, according to a new survey.
Stricter testing of meat bought for various federal food and nutrition programs may not necessary lead to safer meat, according to a new report from the National Research Council.
In the wake of a spate of high-profile foodborne illness outbreaks, the Food Safety Modernization Act passed the House on Tuesday and is heading to the President, who has said he will pass the bill into law.
Advances in food technology bring new challenges for allergy sufferers, regulators and industry, finds a new study, as proteins are can be unexpectedly present in functional foods.
Poultry firm Pilgrim’s Pride has appointed William W. Lovette as president and CEO, succeeding Don Jackson, who is due to resign to take over the position of president and CEO at JBS USA, majority owner of Pilgrim’s.
The Coca-Cola Company has been granted a preliminary trial date in June 2011 to challenge PepsiCo over its Trop50 juice packaging design, which Coca-Cola claims is too similar to that of its Simply juice range.
Bakers may have to get used to higher wheat prices following the spike in mid-2010 as signs are that world production may not rebound as fast as it did after the 2007/08 peak.
Industry and consumer groups have welcomed the Senate passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act late on Sunday, after the bill had been stuck in legislative limbo for well over a year.
Certain sea salts with high salty flavour intensity or lower sodium content may be used to lower sodium levels in food formulations, according to new research.
Mars has been recognized by the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for its work in Ghana promoting the well-being and sustainability of cocoa-growing communities.
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The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) has partnered with international advocacy group United Way Worldwide (UWW) to work together to help combat obesity, the organizations have said.
The way consumers interpret words relating to complex senses, like ‘creaminess’, may have important cultural differences – even in people who speak the same language, according to a new study.
The US Senate unanimously passed the Food Safety Modernization Act late on Sunday, sending the bill back to the House where it is expected to pass before moving to the President’s desk.
Comax Flavors has released its predictions for flavor trends in 2011, dividing them between the comforting and familiar, and exotic, escapist flavors, as well as those that combine the two.
Cereal and snack manufacturer General Mills posted lower than expected Q2 results yesterday as commodity prices increase and product prices become more competitive.
Optimising product reformulation for flavour intensity and release times may be achievable through the testing of exhaled aroma compounds, according to a new study.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has reintroduced legislation intended to create a single agency focused solely on overseeing the safety of the US food supply.
Cargill has introduced a new blended potassium chloride/sodium chloride ingredient for sodium reduction in a variety of applications, with half the sodium of regular salt, the company has said.
Dannon says its year-long negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission that resulted in a $21m settlement and modifications placed on its health statements, has not altered the core claims for its multi-million dollar selling probiotic yoghurts.
The North American organic food and beverage market has overtaken Europe to become the biggest organic market in the world, according to a new report from Organic Monitor.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised downward its estimate of the number of Americans who become sick due to foodborne illness each year – from 76m to 48m.
Reductions of up to 50 per cent sodium content in food may be achievable with only minor decrease in liking and no effect on consumption of the food, according to new research.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed saccharin and its salts from its list of hazardous substances, saying that the sweetener is no longer considered to be harmful to human health.
Companies participating in a voluntary scheme intended to restrict the advertising of junk food to children showed ongoing improvement in 2009, according to the program’s third annual review.
Taxing sodas and other sweetened beverages could trigger a small amount of weight loss and could also raise revenues to pay for other anti-obesity measures, claims a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Children like and will eat low-sugar cereals if given a range of choices and may compensate for any lack of sweetness by eating more fruit instead, suggests new research published in Pediatrics.
Resistance to antibiotics is increasing, according to research conducted by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), prompting concerns about the amount of drugs used for rearing livestock.
Imitation cheese with 60 per cent less sodium may be just as accepted in terms of sensory and functional properties compared to full salt versions, according to new research.
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has entered into a joint venture with China Agriculture and Healthy Foods Company Limited (CAHFC) for the sale and distribution of stevia-sweetened foods and drinks, GLG has said.
The US Marshalls Service has seized chili products from a New Mexican supplier after its facility was found to be infested with rodents, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
An appeals court has delayed the destruction of genetically modified (GM) sugar beet crops until December 23 to give the court time to decide whether they should be uprooted, as ordered by a recent ruling.
Walmart has announced the closure of its office in Moscow, opened just last year, as it does not see any suitable acquisition opportunities on the horizon.
Nut and snack maker Diamond Foods has increased its outlook for fiscal year 2011 after volumes rose 40 per cent in Q1 following the acquisition of Kettle Foods.
Diacetyl - a chemical used in butter flavoring – may damages the lungs by reacting and forming complexes with amino acids in cell membranes, according to a new US study.
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a collaboration with Chromocell Corporation on flavor innovation research, targeting sweetness enhancers, natural sweeteners and other flavor ingredients.
Confectionery giant Nestlé has officially opened a (USD) $136m manufacturing facility in Dubai which is set to become the third largest Kit Kat plant worldwide.
Levels of fat and sugar could be lowered in foods for children without having an impact on palatability, however salt reduction should be “considered cautiously”, according to new research.
Grupo Bimbo has completed its acquisition of Mexican confectionery firm Dulces Vero, a deal that should strengthen its position in the US hispanic confectionery market, according to market analyst Jonathan Thomas.
The Food Safety Modernization Act has been passed back to the Senate following its approval by the House on Wednesday as part of a much larger bill detailing government funding.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand the variety of foods enriched with phytosterols that can carry a health claim linking the ingredients to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Many parents lack understanding of calories and some may think that they are a nutrition fad, according to new research from the Dietary Guidelines Alliance.