‘Processed’ foods are often high in sodium – but what’s a processed food?
About 75% of the sodium in our diets comes from processed foods. It’s a regularly cited figure – but what exactly is a ‘processed’ food? Consumers might be surprised.
Archives for February 14, 2012
American Heart Association blasts industry sodium reduction skeptics
Suggestions by the Salt Association and other industry associations that sodium reductions could hurt rather than improve health are “not supported by science”, the American Heart Association (AHA) has insisted.
Corn Products International to change its name to Ingredion
Corn Products International has unveiled plans to change its name to Ingredion to better reflect its role as a supplier of a broad range of ingredients.
Kraft, General Mills and ConAgra: analysts’ tips on Pringles suitors
Kraft Foods is the likeliest candidate for Procter & Gamble’s Pringles brand after a deal with Diamond Foods looks lost, though other candidates may be lurking, according to analysts.
FDA seeks 17% budget increase, with food safety and Chinese imports strategic targets
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking a 17% increase in its budget, with the agency listing food safety and Chinese imports amongst its strategic targets.
Record year for US exports
US red meat exports reached record levels in 2011, with a value of over $11.5bn for beef, pork and lamb combined.
No talks in sight on US-Taiwan ractopamine dispute
Negotiations to lift the ractopamine ban hampering meat trade between the US and Taiwan are unlikely to happen before additional scientific studies, US industry experts have said.
Proposed budget increase will 'strengthen' China food safety - FDA
The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has requested a budget increase of more than $250m for 2013 – including $10m to strengthen the safety of Chinese produced food.