Health Canada proposes allergen labeling for mustard
Health Canada has said it is developing new allergen labeling regulations, adding mustard as a priority allergen under proposals released by the agency on Monday.
Archives for September 22, 2009
Judge rules against Monsanto’s GM sugar beets
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the USDA failed to adequately assess the environmental impact of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) sugar beets before introducing them into the food supply.
Commodity price cuts push up ConAgra's profits
Lower ingredient prices and a more profitable product mix helped ConAgra Foods achieve a big profit increase in its quarterly results, while overall turnover slipped.
Canada listeria death stumps officials
One person has died and five more been sickened by a Listeria outbreak - that Canadian authorities admit has them baffled.
Multicultural market for lactose-free
There is big potential for lactose-free dairy products amongst multicultural groups in the US, suggests a new survey.
The science of sweetener blends
Achieving the ideal sweetener blend is a scientific undertaking, making or breaking a product’s acceptance. In the second part of our special series on sweetener blends, FoodNavigator look at what makes a blend a success.