Fall for US pork and beef exports
US pork and beef exports fell slightly year on year during July, with leaders citing higher operating costs and “serious economic challenges”.
Archives for September 23, 2012
Silliker opens new Solutions Center as food safety awareness increases
Silliker’s new flagship food safety testing facility has opened its door in Illinois, as the company maintains its commitment to meet the food industry’s testing demands.
Cardiologist: High fructose corn syrup is 'one of the most misunderstood food ingredients'
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is “one of the most misunderstood food ingredients”, and continues to be lambasted in the media and on the internet long after the scientific debate over its relative contribution to the obesity epidemic vs sugar has run...
PepsiCo back in the firing line over all-natural claims as new class action targets Frito-Lay
PepsiCo has been targeted by the latest in a string of class action lawsuits alleging big brands are misleading consumers by labelling products as ‘all-natural’ when they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Kellogg strikes cereal and snack joint venture with Chinese monopoly Wilmar
US cereal giant Kellogg has struck a 50:50 joint venture with Chinese agribusiness monopoly Wilmar International that will manufacture and sell cereals and snacks across the country.
Downsize me: Will NYC-style portion curbs help battle the bulge?
The row over Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial plan to curb sales of super-size sodas in New York City has intensified with the publication of new research debating the role that sugary drinks play in the nation’s expanding waistline.