Scientific experts at EFSA have concluded following a review of new data that there is currently no reason to revise the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for the food colour Allura Red AC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday that it would buy sugar on the domestic market for the first time and adjust its re-export credit program in its latest bid to prevent processors from widespread loan defaults.
Agricultural Minster-Counselor Visits Japan’s Cherry Growing Center; FAS Tokyo Meets with AgriFuture Japan; Scientist tells the story of Hawaiian biotech papaya to the general public in Osaka.
American food company Heinz is set to cut about 45 production and management jobs at its site in Kendal, Cumbria, UK, as part of its plan to improve efficiency.
Fruit flavors dominate the global yogurt market, accounting for more than two-thirds of global launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in the 12 months to the end of March 2013.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program reported changes to its National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances in the May 28 Federal Register.
Buyers of Coca-Cola and Pepsi soft drinks, Yoplait and Dannon yogurts, and Wonder and Sara Lee bread mentioned sugar more often than high-fructose corn syrup as specific ingredients they are trying to consume less of or avoid.
Chemical maker DuPont said its operating profit would fall more than it expected in the first half of the year as a wet spring in North America and Europe hurt its agriculture business.
A new review in the summer 2013 edition of US Endocrinology found that low-calorie sweeteners can be used to both help prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes.
PureCircle has expanded its sustainability program and set what it says is an ambitious 2020 goal to reduce carbon, water, waste and energy use across its supply chain from farm to sweetener.
