US plans new imported food safety laws
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new laws to improve the safety of imported food.
Archives for July 30, 2013
Cargill marks a first in beef tenderness
US meat giant Cargill has become the first major processor to receive government certification for its beef tenderness programme.
CSPI aims to bust common myth that processed snacks are cheaper than fruit and veg
Given the obesity epidemic and high rates of chronic disease in the US, consumers should replace convenience foods and snacks with cheaper options like fruit and vegetables, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Maternal 'junk food diet' may alter baby's brain development
Eating a junk-food filled diet during pregnancy may affect the development of brain pathways in developing babies, permanently altering responses to foods that are high in fat and sugar, say researchers.
Peanuts prevail amid allergen anxieties
Anxiety surrounding peanut allergies has created the impression of an epidemic in the US but industry has remained resilient with sales showing 'excellent growth', the president of the American Peanut Council says.
Are dads beginning to rival moms for food purchasing decisions?
The times they are a-changing – dads are beginning to rival moms for food purchasing decisions, says new research from Edelman Berland and Edelman’s food sector.
Once a wheat sideline, Saskatoon berries now making splash in superfruit sector
Fluctuating wheat prices had a hand in pushing the latest superfruit offering toward the market. Sandra Purdy and her husband were looking at how to diversify on their Saskatchewan wheat farm and the prairie dwelling Saskatoon berry, a longtime staple...
BI Chief: I don’t think we’ll see government mandated GMO labeling; It’s a marketing issue.
From California to Washington, and from Connecticut to Vermont, initiatives to label the presence of ingredients derived from genetically modified foods are dominating headlines. Despite this, the CEO of BI Nutraceuticals doesn’t think we’ll see...