Water additive reduces pathogens in fruit, vegetables
A antimicrobial water additive has become the first of its kind to receive registration under the Environmental Protection Agency rules, according to the manufacturer.
Archives for May 4, 2006
USDA finds partners to promote MyPyramid
The USDA has entered into cooperative agreements with three partners to increase the public's knowledge of both the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid, one year after the scheme's online launch.
ADM set to emphasise health credentials at Vitafoods
ADM plans to highlight its organic whole soybean powder NutriSoy and its soy isoflavones brand Novasoy at next week's Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva.
Splenda increases presence in Norwegian beverage market
Norwegian soft drinks manufacturer Lerum is launching a new range of no-added-sugar dilutable fruit drinks sweetened with Splenda sucralose.
Key to success: recognize trends, says expert
The key to building long term relationships with consumers is a better understanding of people and their different and changing needs, according to food trend forecaster Phil Lempert. Food firms must focus on aging consumers, ethnic diversity and time...
Virginia Dare to focus on Hispanic fruit flavors
Flavor firm Virginia Dare is to introduce new products that appeal to the Hispanic market in an effort to capitalize on the flavor preferences of the growing Hispanic population in the US.
Glycaemic index review could help food makers
A new review could help food developers and technical managers appreciate how dietary fibre influences the glycaemic index of foods, especially cereal products.