Bisphenol A: Hearts versus minds
Forget GMO and nanotechnology - the biggest food safety issue of our times is bisphenol A (BPA).
Archives for September 13, 2009
Slashing sodium could save $18bn in health care costs, says study
Reducing US sodium consumption to recommended levels could prevent 11 million cases of high blood pressure and save as much as $18bn a year in health care costs, according to a new study from RAND Health.
IFF chairman and CEO resigns
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced that its chairman and chief executive officer Robert Amen has resigned, effective September 30.
USDA seeks to define ‘natural’
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it is seeking comments over the use of the claim ‘natural’ for meat and poultry products, in a move that could determine whether it should define the claim at all.
Organic foods are now ‘mainstream’, says USDA
Organic food has entered the mainstream with strong growth in all sectors over the past decade, including packaged and prepared foods and beverages, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
MGP slims to focus on higher margin ingredients
MGP Ingredients has reported a slump in fourth quarter sales of over 50 percent after reducing production and cutting out unprofitable product lines.
Cadbury slams Kraft bid and business model
Cadbury has labelled Kraft “a low growth conglomerate” in a letter restating its rejection of the food giant’s £10.2bn ($16.7bn) takeover bid.