Archives for September 4, 2008

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New stock bases said to cut sodium by a quarter

By Sarah Hills

Advanced Food Systems has introduced a new range of stock bases which it said have been formulated to meet demands for reduced levels of fat and salt as well as costs.

Survey finds food groups pledging to keep out clones

By Neil Merrett

While European and US risk assessors play down safety concerns over using food sourced from cloned animals, the fledgling industry appears set for tougher times in convincing manufacturers, according to a new survey.

Kraft calls for biofuels policy overhaul

By Sarah Hills

The biofuels policy in the US is resulting in soaring global food prices, along with unprecedented high input costs for the food industry, and needs to be changed, according to chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, Irene Rosenfeld.