Archives for August 17, 2010

Food safety concerns driving manufacturer and consumer behaviors: Survey

Manufacturers have changed their practices to respond to food safety concerns, as US consumers claim to have changed their shopping habits, according to a new survey from Michigan State University.

New Caravan ingredient aims to make tortillas suave

Caravan Ingredients has developed a conditioner called Tortilla Suave to extend the shelf life and reduce the stickiness of tortillas.

Cargill says economic outlook ‘uncertain’; reports FY earnings drop

The outlook for economic growth remains uncertain, Cargill said on Tuesday, as it reported a 22 percent drop in full-year earnings to $2.6bn, from $3.3bn a year earlier.

Special edition: Meat substitutes

Seeing red: The health implications of meat consumption

Headlines continue to raise concerns over the health effects of excessive meat consumption, a situation that is boosting consumer interest in meat substitutes. But what does the science say about meat and health?

Kellogg’s reformulates Special K variations with added fiber

The Kellogg Company has reformulated most of the cereals in its Special K range to contain added fiber, the company has said. The company has not added fiber to its original Special K brand.