Archives for February 9, 2009

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Recession is rebalancing organic supply-demand

By Jess Halliday and Caroline Scott-Thomas

The price of organic food ingredients is expected to fall in 2009, as the recession reduces demand for organics back in line with available supply, according to predictions from a specialist organic research firm.

More foodborne illnesses on horizon, says risk expert

Is the US food safety system really 'in the soup'? Dr Sandford Miller, with a long standing career focused on risk analysis and food, talks to FoodProductionDaily.com about the recent peanut paste recall, the potential for future foodborne illnesses and...

Killer beetle threatens Florida’s avocado groves

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Florida’s avocado industry could be severely affected if the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle continues its path south, according to a researcher at North Carolina State University who is tracking its progress.

No room for functional foods gloom

Last week’s withdrawal of a high-profile functional food in France is disappointing for the company concerned and maybe for the healthy/functional foods industry, but you may be led to think differently if you happen to be a reader of the UK broadsheet,...