US tea market growth to continue, predicts Packaged Facts
The US market for tea has surged 22% in the past five years, reaching more than $6.5bn in 2011, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
Archives for December 6, 2011
US rice arsenic level regulations ‘imperative’ - report
Researchers have called on US food safety authorities to regulate arsenic levels in rice, following a report on the risk associated with the contaminant.
Report urges industry to stay ahead of nanotech regulation
Food companies should aim to stay ahead of regulation to ensure the safety of foods that use nanotechnology, urges a new report from As You Sow, a non-profit organization that aims to increase corporate accountability.
Industry and governments blast US plans to ban non-0157 E.coli
US plans to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to six new strains of E.coli have come under fire from industry bodies at home and governments abroad.
Kraft’s snacks spin-off targets Asia and Latin America as Rosenfeld appointed head
Developing markets are to make up almost half of revenues for Kraft’s global snacks business as the spin-off business announces Irene Rosenfeld as its head.
Tax food makers' caloric sweetener use to reduce consumption, study suggests
Taxing food manufacturers on caloric sweeteners added to foods would be more effective for reducing their consumption than taxing finished sugary foods and drinks, according to new research published in Contemporary Economic Policy.