The EC's Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has
now discussed the possible illegal GM contamination of long grain
rice imports from the US.
A pilot program that distributed fresh fruits and vegetables to
children in Mississippi schools has resulted in increased
consumption of these goods, findings that provide guidance towards
a comprehensive approach for improving students'...
Natural food group SunOpta is to quadruple its sales of the açai
berry in North America, revealing that the Brazilian berry is the
most popular fruit ingredient with its customers.
Most Americans are not consuming enough of the daily recommended
amounts of fruits and vegetables, according to research by the US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Cancer Institute.
Slovenia's Vitiva has reported sales growth in excess of 200 per
cent for the first half the year, as it continues to implement its
rapid growth strategy and reach out into new business sectors.
The FSAI is to implement a ban on the import of certain US long
grain rice products unless certificates declaring them to be free
of unauthorised GM rice accompany them.
Good manufacturing practices and more rigorous labeling have
contributed to a decline in the accidental exposure to peanut of
children with peanut allergies, but more stringent standards still
need to be enforced, says a Canadian...
Tomatoes genetically modified to have high flavonoid content could
reduce the levels of a protein in a mouse that is associated with
inflammation, diabetes and heart disease in humans, says a study by
BASF, TNO and two universities...
The Healthy Start scheme, which offers vouchers for fresh fruit and
vegetables, milk, and infant formula to low income families and
teenage mothers, has been a success in its pilot area of England,
the Department of Health announced...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to publish updated data
on the nutrient levels of the nation's most commonly consumed
mushrooms, which will include an analysis of fat, fiber and protein
levels.
International food giant Mitsui has signed an exclusive
distribution agreement with a Chinese apple and pear concentrate
processor, the next step in a move designed to strengthen its newly
created ingredients division.
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a sharp fall in profits after
new European tariffs on bananas forced the company to slash its
prices in the region and increase its prices in North America in an
attempt to offset losses.
Leading oilseed processor Bunge has reported a sharp fall in second
quarter profit after farmer protests in Brazil caused a significant
disruption in the company's business.
An ingredient made from orange pulp claims to allow food
manufacturers to slash up to half of the fat in their products,
while also acting as a moisture management tool in a number of
formulations, including baked goods, salad dressings...
Leading kids' entertainment brand Nickelodeon is to team up with a
number of US food firms to roll out new children-friendly fruit and
vegetable products featuring some of its popular cartoon
characters.
Natural and organic food chain Wild Oats has set up a program that
will promote locally grown organic products in all its stores
throughout North America.
Huge swathes of California's wine areas may disappear by 2050 if
world temperatures continue to rise at their current rate, warn two
separate studies on wine and global warming.
International food giant Mitsui is to acquire fruit ingredient firm
Hartog, in a move designed to strengthen its newly created
ingredients division, it emerged last week.
Severe shortages of passion fruit supplies from Ecuador threaten to
disrupt food and drink firms, as Britvic says it will pull its J2O
Orange and Passionfruit drink from shop shelves in Britain this
summer.
A child's taste for protein-rich foods like meat and fish is
inherited, but taste for vegetables and desserts are influenced,
says new research that may have implications for understanding
obesity.
Genetically enhanced hybrid peppers that can be raised with minimal
protection under moderate winter conditions have achieved worldwide
commercial success, according to the team behind the concept.
Cargill will no longer have a presence in the hazelnut processing
industry once the agreed sale of its Turkish hazelnut processing
business goes through.
DSM Food Specialties has launched a new pectinase for red berry
processing, which it claims will help manufacturers achieve higher
juice yields and stable colour when processing acid red berries.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) could more than double
funding for its organic research program next year, a move that
highlights the growing importance of the organic industry.
A New Zealand product development company has announced that
PureLo, the company's proprietary Luo Han fruit concentrate, has
been affirmed as a GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) food
ingredient.
Independent flavor specialist Treatt has introduced Blueberry
Treattarome 9840 to its expanding range of 100 per cent natural,
FTNF(From The Named Food) flavor ingredients.
Orange juice and other foods traditionally not associated with
foodborne disease outbreaks could still be a source of disease,
according to scientists.
Around a quarter of US consumers feel they do not get enough soy in
their diets, while almost half are still not aware of the health
benefits linked to the product, says new research.
Around a quarter of Bunge's soybean processing plants in Brazil
have been affected by farmers' protests in recent weeks, but the
situation looks to be returning to normal, said the company.
A new report by Mintel reveals that the canned meat and beans
market in the UK has gathered momentum in recent years, something
that could present an opportunity as food firms spice up these
traditional favourites.
Cargill's finalised acquisition of a major Thai tapioca flour
business in Thailand underlines its commitment to establishing a
globalised ingredient-sourcing network.
Strong demand for cranberry-based ingredients for functional foods
has led co-operative Ocean Spray to double production capacity at
its plant in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Recent research sheds new light on the allergenicity of lupin,
suggesting that common assumptions about the dangers of the
ingredient could be overblown.
In 2022, heat waves and water shortages caused a 40% drop in tomato yields in key growing regions. This highlights the need for food and beverage manufacturers...
Parents aspire to offer the very best to their children, which of course requires high standards of quality and food safety. It also means introducing...