Canadian pork producers support TPP agreement
Canadian pork producers have urged ministers to secure Canada’s entry to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without any pre-conditions.
Archives for February 20, 2012
Encapsulation may allow 50% salt reduction in breads
Encapsulation may help bakers reduce the salt content of bread by 50%, suggests a new study from The Netherlands.
‘Post-holiday pressure’ to blame for weak consumption in US grocery, says Campbell Soup
“Post-holiday pressure” is to blame for lackluster sales figures across most packaged food categories in January according to Campbell Soup boss Denise Morrison.
FDA carbendazim measures reassessment refusal meets industry backlash
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has refused to move on allowable levels of carbendazim in orange juice product imports – meeting disapproval from the US industry.
POM under fire again in class action suit over deceptive claims
POM Wonderful has come under fire again for allegedly misleading and deceiving consumers about the health benefits of its antioxidant-packed wares in a new class action lawsuit.
Cutting out ‘unperceived’ salt could slash sodium in snacks: Study
Altering the release profile of salt in crisps and snacks could help to lower levels of ‘unperceived’ sodium without affecting taste, say researchers.
Heinz: We’ll ‘hope for the best and plan for the worst’ in the US market
Improving economic data notwithstanding, the US market will remain challenging for packaged food companies for some time, according to bosses at Heinz.