New Parmesan cure process threatens Italy's producers
The US is on its way to lowering processing times for Parmesan cheese - a move bound to inflame producers in Italy, threaten their sales and encourage further battles over rights to the name.
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Innova taps trans fat-free vegetable oil demand
A leading manufacturer of hydrolyzed vegetable proteins for the food industry has reformulated its product line in order to meet non trans-fat label requirements.
MyPyramid for Kids a waste of time, claims CSPI
The kids' version of the USDA's food pyramid is as ineffective as the adult version in conveying sound nutritional advice, according to a major public health body.
FDA abandons stringent salt levels for 'healthy' foods
The decision to adjust the maximum sodium levels permitted for foods that bear the implied nutrient content claim 'healthy' underlines continued consumer reticence towards low-salt products.
Cereal price squeeze likely as global stocks fall
Pressure on prices for cereal ingredients will continue as revised figures show a draw down in global cereal stocks in 2005.
Salt-reduced foods grow in popularity
The appeal of salt-reduced food formulations confirmed as fresh figures reveal salt sales are on the decline, finds a new report.