Archives for October 30, 2009

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Canada’s first organic preservative and disinfectant

By Mike Stones

Efficiency and environmental protection are the twin benefits claimed for what is said to be Canada’s first organic preservative and disinfectant for use with food products from food to table.

Doctors resign over Coca-Cola funding

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Nearly 20 doctors have resigned from the American Academy of Family Physicians after it accepted a grant from Coca-Cola to pay for education about the dietary role of beverages and sweeteners.

Beneo-Orafti offers organic inulin for US market

By staff reporter

Beneo-Orafti has launched a liquid organic fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) called L58, offering companies a prebiotic ingredient for the rapidly growing organic sector.

Health Canada completes allergen labeling review

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Health Canada has completed a review of the country’s allergen labeling system and has said it will begin public consultations in November for mandatory labeling regulations.