US sets up food import safety hub
A new centre dedicated to ensuring the safety of imported food has been opened in the United States under the authority of the government department that tackles terrorism and crime.
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Report reveals flaws in US food tracing system
There are serious flaws in a US Government system to help federal agencies pinpoint plants implicated in outbreaks of food-borne illnesses, according to new report.
Cargill agrees Australasian fats acquisition
Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire the edible fats and oils business of Goodman Fielder in Australia and New Zealand, which it says will aid efficient future growth in the region.
Cadbury’s union moves to block Kraft takeover
British and Irish workers at Cadbury have announced a campaign to resist Kraft’s hostile ₤9.8bn ($16.3bn) takeover bid by appealing to shareholders and politicians to block the deal.
Stevia could help reduce sugar in cereals, says PureCircle
Stevia could help ready-to-eat cereal manufacturers reduce the sugar content in their products without affecting taste, according to stevia-derived sweetener manufacturer PureCircle.