FDA issues guidance on GMO safety testing
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary guidance on testing programmes for bioengineered plants.
Archives for June 22, 2006
Kraft CEO attacks trade barriers on sugar prices
The chairman of Kraft Foods, the world's second biggest food company, Roger Deromedi, has launched an attack on EU and US trade barriers that are driving up the price of commodity ingredients such as sugar and coffee.
New Zealand seeks ingredients start-ups from Europe
Fresh air, agricultural expertise, research resources… and NZ$100m (€48m) funding: BioPacificVentures is proposing an attractive package to European and American functional food start-ups that are prepared to relocate all or part of their businesses...
Trans fat leads to weight gain even on equal calories - in monkeys at least
A diet rich in trans fatty acids leads to abdominal weight gain compared to a diet rich in monounsaturated fats, even when the calorie intake is equal, says a monkey study.
IFT opens its doors in Orlando
Food technologists and manufacturers will be swarming to Florida tomorrow to learn about the latest ingredients innovations as the 2006 IFT annual meeting and food expo opens its doors in Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.
Labeling seminar outlines anticipated FDA changes
Changes to the labeling requirements of calorie content, trans fats and portion sizes are among the issues being considered by the US Food and Drug Administration, according to a recent food labeling seminar.