Archives for June 10, 2010

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Land O'Lakes settles in egg price fixing case

By Jane Byrne

A partial settlement in the class action over egg price fixing has been reached with three of the defendants, Land O’Lakes and subsidiaries Moark LLC and Norco Ranch, according to one of the law firm representing the plaintiffs.

FDA orders seizure of adulterated Chinese honey

By Jess Halliday

FDA officials have seized 64 drums of honey imported to the US from China, because it is adulterated with an antibiotic that could cause serious illness or death.

Chia gel may replace eggs and oils in cakes

By Stephen Daniells

A gel made from chia may replace as much as 25 per cent of the oil or eggs in cakes without affecting taste, says a new study that points to more nutritious products.

Soy growth boosted by societal change towards sustainability

By Jess Halliday

Food companies and consumers have moved from talking about sustainability to taking action in the last 18 months, says Solae – and the societal change that is taking place will help propel more growth in the soy sector.