Canada warns consumers about functional food margarine
Health Canada advised consumers that the recently released functional food margarine product, Becel™ Pro-activ™, is not in compliance with the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations
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Biosecurity measures to ease food safety fears
Following the terrorist attacks on the US in September biosecurity has become a primary issue for the country. In response to fears over food safety the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) on Tuesday approved a plan to develop enhanced...
Earnings leap up for Pepsi Bottling
Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. on Tuesday said its third-quarter earnings jumped 22 per cent, boosted by sales of Aquafina bottled water and Mountain Dew Code Red soda, and said its growth is on track for the rest of the year.
Onions to help the heart, more evidence
More evidence to support the view that the dietary intake of onions is of benefit to cardiovascular health and may inhibit human platelet aggregation was released recently following research by American scientists.
Japan checks all cattle for consumption
Japan's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that it planned to inspect all cattle due to be processed into food, tightening up its checks for mad cow disease which currently only cover cows aged 30 months or more.
Smucker buys businesses from flavour giant IFF
US natural foods and drinks company J.M. Smucker is to acquire the formulated fruit and vegetable preparation businesses of flavours giant, International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
Omega to soothe migraines
Migraine, a common severe headache that afflicts our society, may be soothed by omega-3 fatty acids.