New modeling system may track food release profiles
A new model of oral processing may provide a quicker more accurate way to track the release profiles of ingredients in foods, according to new research.
Archives for February 14, 2011
Dingell urges funding approval for food safety law
Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) has urged Congress to approve the $1.4bn of funding estimated to be necessary to implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which President Obama signed into law on January 4.
Increased reliance on imports weakens Canadian food sector: Report
The Canadian food industry is losing relevance, profitability and quality, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), which outlines steps that could help reverse the trend.
Cargill starts shipping sugar from Louisiana Sugar Refining
Cargill has started shipping sugar from Louisiana Sugar Refining (LSR), of which it holds a one-third stake, the company has said.
Deregulation of GE biofuel corn raises food contamination fears
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deregulated a variety of Syngenta corn genetically engineered (GE) to produce alpha-amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar, thereby aiding biofuel production.
Soft drink rivals send out commodity cost warnings
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Company have warned of cost inflation going into 2011 as both companies face up to commodity price increases.