Study suggests over-diagnosis of food allergy in children
Many children’s diets are being unnecessarily restricted due to overreliance on blood tests for food allergies, claims a new study in the Journal of Pediatrics.
Archives for November 10, 2010
Global packaged-foods industry prepares for growth, says report
Most global packaged-foods are well-placed for earnings growth and expansion as the economy recovers from recession, predicts the latest report from Moody's Investors Service.
No more stealth? Speaking out on sodium reduction
Nestle Prepared Foods Company is one of many food manufacturers to announce a bold sodium reduction strategy, recently pledging to slash sodium in its products by ten percent by 2015. The company's manager of marketing communications told...
Frozen convenience food sales to top $17bn
Strong demand for frozen pizza, handheld breakfast food, and prepared vegetables will help sales of frozen convenience food reach $17bn this year; up 2 percent on 2009, predicts the latest report from market research organization Packaged Facts.