US wastes 40% of its food production, finds NRDC
About 40% of all food produced in the United States goes to waste – an amount worth about $165bn, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
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Snacks account for 20% of all US eating occasions, market researcher claims
Snacks now account for one in five eating occasions in the United States, while main meals tend to consist of fewer items, according to a new report from market research organization The NPD Group.
Independents call on Hershey to address child labour
US candy brand Hershey’s faces a fresh campaign demanding that it should embrace fair trade principles and reject the use of child labour.
Calls to waive Renewable Fuels Standard gain momentum in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 30-day public comment period on requests to waive a portion of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
Synergy Flavors expands in Brazil with flavor firm acquisition
Synergy Flavors has acquired a local flavor firm to expand its São Paulo-based Synergy Aromas business, the company has said.
Chamberlain Farms named as source of Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak
Chamberlain Farms has been named as the source of the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium from cantaloupes that has killed two and sickened nearly 200 people in 21 states.
College food habits could set the stage for lifetime preferences: Report
Food habits and preferences developed at college will continue well after graduation, potentially impacting the food industry for decades, says a new report that highlights current college student food trends.