US Senator have reached a bipartisan deal for mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in packaged foods across the country. The proposal was introduced by Senate Agricultural Committee members Sen. Pat Roberts, R- ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for public comment that provides practical, voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry. Average sodium intake in the U.S. is approximately 3,400 mg/day. The draft ...
Salt of the Earth has launched a new all-natural food ingredient Umamix Bold that claims to cut sodium levels in food products, besides boosting the flavor. Umamix Bold will also help in eliminating the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) ...
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Future food labelling and product safety laws could be scrapped if legal pressure from multinational companies increases as a result of clauses within the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Consumer advocacy group Choice has ...
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The US Senate Agricultural Committee has passed a bill which paves the way for a single national labeling law for food made with genetically engineered ingredients, while doing away with state by state labeling. With this bill, which ...
It is a known fact that food is a basic necessity of mankind, a source of survival. From ancient times, man has been involved in finding various elements that serves as an eatable that also fulfils the criteria of being edible and safe to ...
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US-based packaged foods company Pinnacle Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Boulder Brands for $975m, in a move that signifies the former’s expansion into health and wellness segments. The acquisition is expected to ...
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US-based packaged foods company ConAgra Foods plans to split the company into two independent public companies – with one handling the consumer portfolio of various brands and the other managing its foodservice portfolio of frozen ...
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The food and drug administration (FDA) of Maharashtra, a state in India, has found cases of misbranding and mislabeling after laboratory tests on a few samples of packaged foods revealed non-disclosure of certain contents. The state ...
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Self-made school canteen certification logos on food and beverage packaging are misleading parents, according to consumer advocacy organisation, Choice. Products such as Paddle Pops, Tiny Teddies and Shapes are displaying “school ...
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US-based food manufacturer Kellogg Co is creating a joint venture with the African unit of Singapore's Tolaram Group, as part of its strategy to drive future growth in the West African market and advance its breakfast and snack food ...
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Multisorb Technologies is set to exhibit its sorbent solutions for the preservation of processed packaged meat products at the Poznan International Fair Grounds in Poland. With over 50 years of experience, Multisorb offers a full range of ...
ConAgra Foods, an American packaged foods company, is planning to exit its private label foods business as it looks to boost profit margins, cut costs and focus on its growing consumer foods and commercial foods segments. The plans to ...
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American packaged foods company Pinnacle Foods is voluntarily recalling Wish-Bone Ranch Salad Dressing variety as its bottles were unknowingly packed with Wish-Bone Blue Cheese Dressing. Produced by a contract manufacturer, the recalled ...
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US-based packaged foods manufacturer, Bar-S Foods along with McCormick Grill Mates has introduced new smoked sausages with flavors of Grill Mates Seasonings. Each sausage is seasoned with the bold, robust flavor of McCormick Grill Mates ...
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