Archives for July 24, 2011

USDA proposes new labeling rules for injected raw meat and poultry

The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed a new rule for labeling raw meat and poultry products that contain injections, marinades or other solutions that may not be visible to the consumer.

Big interview: Ronald Stotish, ceo, AquaBounty Technologies

‘Political shenanigans’ must not thwart scientific review process, warns GM fish boss

Arguments put forward by senators attempting to derail the approval process for the world’s first genetically engineered fish for human consumption are politically motivated and have no basis in fact, according to the firm trying to bring them to market.

Pasta could get fibre boost without affecting quality, say researchers

The addition of certain dietary fibres to pasta could offer health benefits without affecting the quality of final products, according to new research on durum wheat pasta.

Fortification drives consumer definition of ‘healthy’

Fortification and added healthy ingredients are stronger factors in driving purchases of foods perceived as healthy than absence of less healthy ingredients like sugar, saturated fat and sodium, according to the results of a new survey.

Survey suggests store brands could be losing appeal

Store brands are still perceived favorably by consumers but they may be losing some of their appeal, according to the results of a new poll conducted by market research firm Ipsos Marketing.