Federal inspections of food manufacturing facilities have declined over time, as have regulatory actions triggered by inspections, a government auditor reported on Wednesday.
The common food gum CMC may mask the bitter taste of polyphenols and allow the formulation of foods for delivering the antioxidant compounds, suggests new research.
Four in ten US shoppers have ditched a branded product in favor of a private label alternative, according to a poll of 800 shoppers conducted by GfK for the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
Monsanto reported a decline in profits for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 on Wednesday and warned that it was unlikely that it would meet its longer-term profit forecasts.
International dairy prices now stand in “a more comfortable range” but a spike in EU production this spring could spark another major fall, according to Rabobank.
UK-based Alexander Foods has partnered with Canadian distributor Nealanders to provide its SaltRite salt replacement product to Canadian and US food manufacturers, the company has said.
Organic production has risen dramatically over the past decade but only a tiny percentage of soybean, corn and wheat crops are certified organic, according to a new report from the USDA.
Both the New York State Assembly and Senate have rejected a proposed tax on sugary soft drinks in their budget resolutions, but a decision will only be finalized after negotiations with the state governor.
Kraft’s reputation in the UK has been badly hit by its behaviour during the acquisition of Cadbury and it should be subject to continuous scrutiny over its subsequent pledges, claim UK politicians who heard evidence from Kraft executives last month.
Soft drink makers could end up swallowing a £10m bill for no good reason by embracing the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommendations for new slim-line 250ml drinks.
Even some of the most unusual innovations from top restaurant kitchens could inspire manufacturers of packaged foods, according to Ted Russin, food scientist at specialty hydrocolloids firm CP Kelco.
ConAgra has unveiled a raft of eco-measures aimed at “significantly” reducing its carbon footprint by slashing its packaging, water use and the waste it sends to landfill by 2015.
Typical high-carbohydrate, low-fat breakfasts, such as cereal or toast, may not be as healthy as previously thought, if results from a new mouse study are shown to apply to humans, researchers say.
After a host of positive moves over the past year, ChromaDex is optimistic about its future business, as it reported a 28 percent sales increase from $4.5m during fiscal 2008 to $5.7m in 2009.
A team of national experts drawn from EU member states has concluded that there is no new evidence on aspartame that would require EFSA to reassess its opinion that the sweetener is safe, although additional studies could add to knowledge of the sweetener...
A new salt replacer for bread and other baked goods is derived from fermented wheat germ to also optimize the nutritional profile of the product, claims the supplier.
Consumers are continuing to visit the grocery store less often and to spend less per trip, but there are ways for marketers to ‘gain more of less’, according to a new report from The Nielsen Company.
Small taxes on soda do not affect childhood obesity rates, but larger ones could, according to new research published online today in the journal Health Affairs.
Corporate responsibility is now accepted as a major part of doing business, even when the economic climate is less than ideal. FoodNavigator.com rounds up the main messages of some of the world’s biggest food and beverage companies.
GLG Life Tech has reported a 323 percent increase in revenue during 2009 as food and drink manufacturers continue to develop and launch new products containing its stevia-derived sweeteners.
The food industry is one of the most well-respected industries in terms of social responsibility, according to a new survey from research-based consultancy Penn Schoen Berland.
Private label, or store brand, products accounted for 21.8 percent of unit volume sales in 2009 but only ten percent of items in stores, according to Nielsen figures – but they are doing even better in Europe.
GLG Life Tech and Weider Global Nutrition have agreed to drop lawsuits against each other and continue selling their stevia-derived sweeteners separately, dissolving their Sweet Naturals partnership.
Cargill’s bid to buy Goodman Fielder’s edible fats and oils business looks to be scuppered by the Australian competition authorities, who say it would be an unacceptable concentration of refining assets in the country.
American Baby Boomers, aged 45 to 64, are much more likely to choose healthy ingredients and supplements than younger or older consumers, according to new research by market research group Decision Analyst.
Microdroplets of trans-fat-free cooking oil, encapsulated in cornstarch or wheat flour may enable a range of low-fat cake and frosting for bakery applications, according to new findings from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
No race should have rules that favour the strongest competitors. But unless the capabilities and interests of SMEs are taken into consideration before the starting gun is fired for new food regulations, they will struggle to keep up and may have to drop...
Food makers face increasing pressure to reduce sodium in their products, but it remains a major challenge to cut salt without affecting consumer taste perception. Could flavor companies have the answer?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on the potential danger of consuming raw milk, following a campylobacteriosis outbreak that has been linked to at least 12 illnesses in Michigan.
World sales of probiotic and prebiotic foods and beverages climbed 12.5 per cent to reach about $15.4bn in 2008 compared with the year before, according to research group Packaged Facts.
A tax that would have applied to about 40 percent of foods in New Mexico was vetoed by Governor Bill Richardson last week, who said the $68m that would have been raised by the tax could be found elsewhere.
Developing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy offers huge scope for innovation and revenue-building – but there is no one-size-fits-all approach, according to a US supply chain management professor.
Over eating may be driven by a same neurobiological mechanism in the brain as drug addition, says a new study from the US that adds clout to the theory ‘food addiction’.
US foods giant ConAgra reported a 19 percent boost in third quarter profits on Thursday, driven by increased sales in its consumer foods sector – but its commercial ingredient business is still suffering.
Ingredients companies packed the expo hall at the Research Chefs Association meeting in Phoenix last week, with innovative ingredient systems to inspire creative new foods.
Plans are afoot to merge the New Zealand Food Safety Authority back into the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, 3 years after the risk assessor and risk manager were split out.
Full-fat milk may be associated with constipation but new research suggests that drinking fat-free milk could be a way of solving irregularity problems.
Replacing modified starch with hydrocolloids like xanthan gum can enhance the textural and stability of white sauces used in ready meals, says a new study from Belgium.
A rat study from Princeton University has claimed that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) consumption could play a major role in ballooning obesity rates – but some have challenged the study’s methodology.
Hot, cold, spicy, tingling and electric sensations could be used to enhance consumers’ enjoyment of foods and drinks, according to Michael Nestrud, a sensory science PhD candidate at Cornell.
Increased intakes of trans fats may increase a woman’s risk of endometriosis by almost 50 per cent, but omega-3s may slash the risk, says a new study from the US.
Twenty-three-year-old North American organic cooperation, Organic Valley Family of Farms, has launched an omega-3 milk containing 50mg of fish oil-sourced DHA and EPA per serving.
Many states are struggling to investigate and report foodborne illness outbreaks, according to research from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).