Iowans urgently want updated food laws: Survey
Ninety percent of Iowan voters would like more government oversight of the food supply, according to a new survey commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Archives for September 2, 2009
Consumers still skimping on food spend
Consumers are continuing to trim the cost of their food bill despite the first signs of recovery in world economies.
US seafood company facing fines over processing breaches
A US seafood processing company is facing fines of more than $47,000 for flouting health and safety rules.
Research shows US consumers ‘unaware of acrylamide’
The majority of US consumers are unaware of acrylamide even as major North American governments are taking action to deal with the suspected carcinogen, according to new consumer research.
Nutrition will drive boom in baby foods market
Products with enhanced nutritional benefits and burgeoning demand from Asian countries are predicted to drive strong growth in the global baby food market.
Talking point
Can a ‘fat tax’ on soda help beat obesity?
The controversial idea of taxing sugary soft drinks to combat obesity has been brought up again this week in a report from the Institute of Medicine. But is a soda tax fair? And can it do enough?