USDA petitioned to limit salt in meat and poultry
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been petitioned to set limits on the levels of salt that can be used in meat and poultry products.
Archives for January 10, 2007
Birds Eye challenges consumer perception of food additives
Birds Eye has published the results of a survey aimed at countering common consumer perceptions that frozen food is full of artificial additives.
Research project targets disease-free strawberries
A new research project into strawberry wilt disease could have important repercussions for a fruit that remains the most popular flavour in numerous food and drink categories.
Givaudan launches global flavor forecast tool
Guava and miso are amongst the major new flavors expected to take off this year, according to a new trend program launched by Givaudan, which aims to provide an annual forecast for global flavor preferences.
Marks and Spencer recovery boosted by online sales
British food retailer Marks and Spencer looks to be back on track after reporting third quarter like for like sales up 5.6 per cent today, boosted by online sales.
EFSA gives the nod to 10 more packaging chemicals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued positive scientific opinions on another batch of 10 packaging substances, part of an EU-wide effort to prevent the chemicals from contaminating foods.
Bodyweight plays no role in pleasure of eating, says study
The pleasure of eating, and the desire to stop, is not affected by bodyweight, says a new study that could help in the search for a solution to the obesity epidemic.
Vitiva promotes anti-racidity properties of rosemary
A Slovenian company has launched an oil-soluble solution that it claims offers anti-rancidity protection for nuts and seeds.