Archives for August 16, 2012

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Color-coding could improve Facts Up Front, say researchers

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Color coded front-of-pack nutrition information may improve consumer understanding of labels and foods’ nutritional value, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Celiac disease may vary by ethnicity, study suggests

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Prevalence of celiac disease in the United States may vary by ethnicity, with the highest prevalence among non-Hispanic whites, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

US governors join corn ethanol debate

By Carina Perkins

Two US governors have waded into the debate over corn ethanol production, calling on the goverment to waive the quotas mandated by the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).

Canadian meat sector welcomes new biosecurity standard

By Leah Germain, Edmonton

Canada’s federal food inspection agency has released a new set of standards for biosecurity in beef products, which will aim to minimise the spread of endemic and infectious foreign diseases while strengthening Canada’s beef industry.

Whey market grows 20% to €5.83bn

The global whey market is outperforming most nutrition sectors in the global recessed economy, growing 20% to €5.83bn in 2011.