USDA report examines organic sector’s ‘revamped marketing’
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has compiled a report on the marketing of organic food, which it says aims to respond to a dearth of information on the fast-changing sector.
Archives for October 1, 2009
Food insecurity increases US children’s risk of obesity, says study
New research from the American Dietetic Association has found a "paradoxical correlation" between obesity and food insecurity – defined as lack of access to food, or nutritionally adequate food – in young American children.
Enzymes could enhance oat-based gluten-free breads
Specific enzymes could lead to better quality oat-based bread for the burgeoning gluten-free market, says a new study from Ireland.
Defense plans needed to combat food terrorism
US food processors and manufacturers are being urged to implement defense plans to protect products from deliberate contamination by terrorists or disgruntled employees.
Weight management shifts from ‘food minus’ to ‘food plus’: Euromonitor
The market for foods and beverages that claim to address weight management is set for a shift in focus – from the omission of certain ‘bad’ ingredients to the addition of other ‘good’ ones, suggests Euromonitor.