Plain talk for allergen labelling
Plain language is the key to future food allergen labelling. This was the resounding message from American food manufacturers speaking at the Food and Drug Administration meeting this week.
Archives for August 13, 2001
Cornmeal violates JAS law
11 of 59 soybean and corn-processed products subject to a Japanese government investigation were found to contain ingredients with GMOs.
Sports drinks, the battle continues
Coca-Cola Co. said its relaunched Powerade sports drink was gaining momentum and braced to better challenge Gatorade
Origin of natural flavours revealed
McDonald's USA announced that it will be providing updated food ingredients information about the contents of its "natural flavours."
Higher vitamin-C RDA for women, study suggests
US government researchers suggest that the RDA of vitamin C for healthy young women should be increased from 75 mg to 90 mg.
Lion sells Montana's shares
Lion Nathan has failed in its last-ditch legal challenge to try to stall a New Zealand Stock Exchange ruling requiring it to sell 19 per cent of its holding in Montana Group by August 17.
More e-procurement for Kraft
B2eMarkets, Inc. announced the expansion of a pilot program with Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
Webvan auctions technology platform
Webvan Group, Inc. announced this week that it is in the process of soliciting bids for the purchase of its business units, technology platforms and other assets.