Bloated vegetable oil market threatens Raisio production
The Finnish food group Raisio said it will come to a decision within days on whether to dramatically cut its vegetable oil production because of a glut in the market.
Archives for March 26, 2009
Antibiotic bill would compromise food safety, say farmers
Legislation that aims to stop the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in animals would impair the health of livestock and poultry as well as undermining the safety of the US food supply, claims the president of the largest US farm group.
Kids programmed to have sweet tooth: study
Children's incessant desire to eat sweets has entrenched biological roots, with new research explaining their preference for sugary foods could be linked to actual physical growth.
FSA keeps protein cap in place, industry objects
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) yesterday confirmed the implementation of a protein cap that limits products such as cereals being advertised to children.
Snack Size Science: Squid, noodles and French baguettes
FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we look at the curious alternatives to food classics, with squid sausages, seaweed noodles, and gluten-free baguettes all on the menu.