Archives for June 11, 2007

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Consumer psychology could be used to eat healthy, says USDA

By  Lorraine Heller

A new report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends alternative methods that could be implemented to help consumers make healthy food choices, including placing limits on purchases made in grocery stores and in schools.

Novel foods opinion brings baobab closer to market

By  Jess Halliday

Fruit from the African baobab tree moved a step closer to approval for use as a food ingredient in the EU yesterday, with the publication of a positive opinion from the FSA's novel foods committee.

Alcopops labeling bill moves to Senate

By  Lorraine Heller

A bill requiring malt liquor beverages to feature warning labels and mark their alcohol content has passed to the State Senate in California.