Campaign aims to increase awareness of organics
The Go Organic! for Earth Day campaign has announced plans to piggyback on Earth Day activities for the fifth year running on April 22.
Archives for April 14, 2009
Research and marketing savvy vital for the rise of ‘superveg’
As manufacturers clamor to discover and make use of super fruits in their functional food formulations, consumer perception and limited research are currently preventing the advent of ‘superveg', according to some experts.
You are what your mother eats: High GI diets may give obese kids
Snacking on foods with a high glycaemic index like white bread and chocolate during the later stages of pregnancy may increase the likelihood of obesity in the offspring, says a new study.
Data shows no decrease in rate of US food related outbreaks
Progress in the prevention of foodborne illnesses in the US has stalled, admits the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cargill counts recession costs, despite caution
Cargill has taken a heavy hit to its earnings in all its business segments in Q3, as the effects of the global downturn hit home, but remains confident of a bounce-back when conditions allow.
Researchers call for direct, personalized recall advice
The Rutgers Food Policy Institute (FPI) has called for clearer food recall information after it found that although Americans believe recalls are important, many think they do not apply to them.