Imperial shares know-how on sugar dust hazards
Dust produced by sugar and flour and other materials such as wood, metal, coal and paper, can produce explosive hazards if not contained, claims Imperial Sugar Company.
Archives for April 27, 2010
Monsanto asks Supreme Court to lift alfalfa planting ban
Monsanto has asked the US Supreme Court to end a ban on planting of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa that was instigated due to environmental impact concerns back in 2007.
Phosphate-ageing study dismissed by industry
A study linking phosphate to premature ageing has been dismissed by a leading trade association as having no relevance to foods and soft drinks.
Quality concerns drop with rising consumer engagement: Survey
US consumers have become less concerned about the quality of the food they eat despite a growing awareness of food recalls, according to Deloitte’s 2010 Consumer Food Safety Survey.
PureCircle invests in stevia breeding program for sweeter leaves
Stevia supplier PureCircle has signed an agreement with Michigan State University for research and breeding of new stevia plant varieties for greater concentration of sweet components.