Archives for March 5, 2009

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Media report misleading, claims Canadian processor

By staff reporter

Maple Leaf Foods said a media report stating it had ‘discussed food safety in relation to listeria’ with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before last summer's outbreak and product recall is misleading and irresponsible in the context of on the...

Chávez seizes Cargill rice plant

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez has taken control of a rice plant owned by a subsidiary of Cargill, according to reports, on the grounds that it does not produce price-controlled basic rice.

Food industry welcomes bipartisan food safety bill

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Food companies have come out in support of stricter government regulation proposed by a bipartisan Senate bill intended to strengthen the FDA’s powers to ensure food safety.

Natural antioxidant targets flavor and odor-sensitive foods

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Kalsec has expanded its natural antioxidant range with what it claims is a near-tasteless and odorless rosemary extract designed to target new applications including edible and frying oils, baked goods and snacks.