Kemira ChemSolutions increases propionate prices
Kemira ChemSolutions has increased prices for its propionates by $150 a ton throughout the Americas, citing rising raw material and energy costs.
Archives for March 26, 2012
Is smoke the new bacon?
Smoke flavors are becoming increasingly popular, leaving traditional bacon in their dust, according to an expert at Wild Flavors - although he still thinks that pork products taste (almost literally) divine.
Industry disappointed with US appeal of COOL ruling
The American meat industry has expressed disappointment in the US Trade Representative’s decision to appeal a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that said Country Of Origin Labelling (COOL) was against trade regulations.
Frito-Lay lawsuits moved to be heard in same court
Three class action lawsuits accusing Frito-Lay of deception through all-natural claims on its packaging have been consolidated so all are heard in a New York federal court.
“Pink slime”: Safe, nutritious – and icky
An overwhelming chorus of “eww, that sounds gross!” alongside some scary junk science about ammonium hydroxide, has led to a safe, nutritious product being pulled from stores – but there is an important lesson here for industry.
FTC chairman on IWG proposal to curb junk food marketing food to kids: ‘It’s not a priority’
A controversial government proposal designed to curb the marketing of junk food to kids is not high up the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) priority list, it has emerged.
FDA ordered to reconsider antibiotic regulations
A US federal court has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to finish a reviewing process started 35 years ago, and that could lead to a ban of prophylactic use of antibiotics in livestock.
Food processing CEO facing jail after guilty plea in tomato paste racketeering case
A former US food processing company CEO is facing up to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to racketeering and price fixing charges relating to the sale of processed tomatoes.
CDC food import outbreak concerns a “non-event” – import law specialist
US import law specialist FDAImports.com has played down an apparent increase in import-implicated foodborne disease outbreaks - describing the situation as a “non-event.”
US appeals WTO ruling on country of origin labeling
The United States has said it will appeal a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on its country of origin labeling requirements, after the trade body said US policy violated international rules by creating barriers to free trade, including with Canada...