Cargill’s ‘Healthy Cookie Base’ targets wholegrain demand
Cargill has released a high fiber vitamin and mineral-enriched base for cookies and bars designed for manufacturers to customize with their own ingredients.
Archives for January 29, 2009
Raw milk artisans disappearing in Quebec cheese dilemma
While pushing to meet growing potential interest in North America for unpasteurised cheeses, producers from Quebec are increasingly questioning using raw milk in their goods amidst wider safety fears, says one industry expert.
PCA expands peanut product recall
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the Peanut Corporation of America is expanding its recall to include all peanut products manufactured at the plant since January 1 2007.
New group seeks growth in bulk foods
A new organization called Bulk is Green is aiming to increase awareness of bulk foods to give consumers more of a choice about the precise quantities they want to purchase, and to reduce packaging.
US bill would boost FDA powers, increase food and drug inspections
Legislation unveiled in the House of Representatives this week would increase Food and Drug Administration powers and the frequency of safety inspections – but would require industry to cover the cost.
‘Portion size’ may not be a good way to curb obesity: Study
Nutritional labelling may mean more to consumers than portion sizes, according to a joint study from Norway and the US.