Brand America boosted by Obama and melamine scare
The Obama effect and concerns about food safety could help boost US brands overseas which appear to be falling out of favor, according to a new report from Euromonitor International.
Archives for November 26, 2008
Fish and shellfish cause most foodborne illness outbreaks - CSPI
Fish and shellfish are more likely to cause foodborne-illness than any other category of food product, according to the US Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
PepsiCo ready for stevia product launches
PepsiCo said it is poised to launch two drinks sweetened with stevia in the US as soon as it is given the green light by the FDA over its GRAS status.
Whole Foods signs up new fairtrade certifier
Whole Foods Market is turning to an alternative fairtrade certifier which claims to open certification up to a host of products that are not covered under the Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO).
Early promise for almond’s prebiotic potential
Preliminary reports of a prebiotic potential of almonds are promising and intriguing, and impending human trials may reveal if the benefits can be translated from the lab to the layperson.
Cargill corn milling scoops presidential honor
Cargill Corn Milling, which produces corn sweeteners and other value-added food, feed and fermentation products, has received the 2008 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for innovation and performance excellence.