Archives for November 25, 2005

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Consumers are wary of functional foods, finds report

By  Jess Halliday

Functional foods are failing to win the trust of consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, according to a new report from market analyst Datamonitor, as the food industry is not forgiven for outlandish claims made in the past and communications on...

New waxy wheat presents innovation opportunities

By  Lorraine Heller

Wheat breeders in recent years have been increasingly working on the development of waxy wheat varieties. Yet the commodity has not yet hit the mainstream market as no one seems to know what to do with it. FoodNavigator-USA speaks to industry experts...

EU, US wine deal surviving opposition

By  Chris Mercer

The EU and US have signed off the first stage of their wine agreement as France's agriculture minister tells annoyed winemakers the deal is not as strong as it could be.

Wal-Mart pioneers environmental labeling

By  Anthony Fletcher

Wal-Mart has taken the unusual step of ensuring that the company's imported shrimp is farmed with environmental sustainability in mind.

Sugar: supplies down, prices up, imports called for

By  Lorraine Heller

Manufacturers of food and beverage products that contain sugar are calling on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow for more sugar imports in order to top up the nation's reduced sugar production and prevent a shortage of supply, it emerged...