Archives for May 21, 2006

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Campbell: convenience and health top priorities

By  Lorraine Heller

Wellness, convenience, quality and organics are the key areas that leading soup maker Campbell is focusing on, the firm told FoodNavigator-USA.com, as it reports better than expected third quarter results.

FDA names and shames over benzene in soft drinks

By  Chris Mercer

Five US soft drinks were found containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene at levels above the legal limit for drinking water, America's food safety watchdog has announced, sparking calls for more thorough testing.

Weekly comment

Hacks v Lab-Rats: who's at fault for consumer confusion?

The relationship between journalist 'hack' and scientist 'lab-rat' must be developed if science is to get a fair deal in the press, and for consumers to be presented balanced and accurate science coverage.

Food firms must keep up with changing retail

By  Lorraine Heller

Retailers must be quick to accept and quick to discontinue new products if they are to succeed in the changing retail landscape, according to a new report.

New study strengthens obesity-cancer link

By  staff reporter

Obesity has again been linked to an increased risk of cancer, findings that constitute yet another building block in the wall of pressure being built around the food industry.