FDA apple juice arsenic guidelines expected
The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) could be poised to perform a U-turn on levels of arsenic in apple juice through the development of new guidelines - a letter sent to consumer groups has revealed.
Archives for November 29, 2011
Special Edition: Dealing with higher commodity costs
Weighing up alternatives: Innovative ingredients for lower formulation costs
The price of many commodities has risen sharply in recent months – but there are numerous formulation alternatives, and companies increasingly are considering creative ways to cut costs.
Snack sales boom in Chile sparks calls for investment
Chile has achieved record snack sales in 2010 leading a pro-Chile group and a market analyst to say there could be potential for food manufacturers to tap into high domestic demand for functional foods.
BLAST OFF! US beer brand claims first space launch
A US beer brand is claiming that its product is the 'first beer in space', after two fans of the drink blasted a can into the earth's upper atmosphere.
The illusion of choice? Healthy choices are easier in healthy environments
Losing or maintaining weight clearly involves taking responsibility for food and lifestyle choices – but creating a healthier environment could help more people do just that.
Unilever: We know there’s frustration, but ‘breakthrough is near’ on sustainable palm oil
While the uptake of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) has not been as fast as many stakeholders had hoped, a “breakthrough is near” according to Unilever’s director of sustainable sourcing development Jan Kees Vis.
Kraft counts cost of fighting controversial Canadian cheese regulations
Kraft Canada says it is 'disappointed' that the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rejected its appeal calling for judicial review (JR) of controversial federal rules on cheese composition.