Archives for December 2, 2008

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Products without moral code face backlash

By Sarah Hills

Companies risk repercussions if they fail to address the ethical demands of consumers as awareness of the impact corporations have on society and the environment is growing, according to a new report.

Saccharin antidumping order under review

By Sarah Hills

The antidumping duties imposed on saccharin coming into the US from China that were put in place to protect the domestic market are to be reviewed, the International Trade Commission has announced.

Nestle accused of greenwashing water

By Sarah Hills

A coalition of environmental groups is challenging advertising claims made by Nestle Waters that its bottled water is “the most environmentally responsible consumer product in the world".

Model gut brings life-like stomach to the bench-top

By Stephen Daniells

Answering questions about food structure, the potential of bioactive ingredients, and general safety could be achievable in-house and on the bench top within 18 months, if development of the most advanced model gut continues as planned.

AHD expands ‘superseed’ chia ingredient line

By Lorraine Heller

AHD International has expanded its line of chia ingredients to include different forms that will make it easier for manufacturers to incorporate the heart-healthy product into different food and supplement applications.

Campbell Soup appoints VP for industry relations

Campbell Soup Company has appointed a new vice president of business development and industry relations to replace Richard Smith who is due to retire following a 37-year career with the company.