Senate food safety bill edges toward vote
Lawmakers released a bipartisan agreement on the Senate’s food safety bill on Thursday, signaling that it is likely to be debated in the Senate when it reconvenes in September.
Archives for August 12, 2010
Store brands holding on to market share: Report
The place of private label products in the grocery store has been cemented by the economic downturn as many categories have continued to grow, according to a new report from market research organization IRI.
Products carrying “may contain” allergen labels often contaminated, finds study
Consumers allergic to milk, egg or peanut should not ignore “may contain” labels – as they are often contaminated with the stated allergen – much more so than those that make no claim, new research suggests.
Low saturated fat intake associated with higher stroke mortality
Very low intakes of saturated fats may be just as bad for you as very high intakes, and could lead to an increased risk of death from stroke - according to new Japanese research.
China to monitor nutrition-related diseases
China is to monitor the nutritional status of its population, with the Ministry of Health focussing on nutritional deficiencies and excesses, according to the People's Daily Online.
Looking to a new wave of energy drinks
Consumers are no longer satisfied with drinks that cause energy to spike and rapidly drop - but manufacturers are looking at new ways to provide consumers with an energy boost, says Beneo's Claudia Meissner.