Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Subconscious ‘stop signs’ placed in snack food products could help the battle against obesity by controlling overeating, according to the findings of a new study.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

International Paper has reported a Q2 fall in operating profits due to continued slow growth in North America and uneven global demand but forecasted a brighter picture for the rest of the year.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Mark Astley

The US is falling short of government goals to reduce cases of foodborne illness, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

MonoSol, a manufacturer of dissolvable food packaging, has been acquired by Japanese-based firm Kuraray.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Leah Germain

American livestock producers are in “deep trouble” following the worst drought the country has experienced in 25 years, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Rod Addy

A storm in the US over how calories are measured could cross to Europe and an overhaul of the system is long overdue, according to one nutrition expert.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Over supplementation with iodine during pregnancy could lead to the development of congenital hypothyroidism in newborns, according new clinical case data.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Q2 results reveal a tale of two Buds – namely one of woe for standard Budweiser that the global brewer is struggling to stabilize in the States, and another on high-performing brand extensions.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent has played down the impact on his firm of higher prices for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), after corn prices rocketed since mid-June to hit record highs following a severe US drought.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Following a recall announced over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Monday warned consumers not to eat whole cantaloupe from North Carolina's Burch Farms due to possible Listeria monoccytogenes contamination.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has counted an additional 10 cases of Salmonella Montevideo linked to live poultry since last month, bringing the new case count to 76 people across 22 states. Of those ill, 17 have been hospitalized.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

A Smithfield Foods official confirmed an explosion occurred on July 30 at the company’s Farmland Foods processing plant in Martin City, Mo., sending three employees to a local hospital.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

A coalition of industry groups, which was joined by the US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation on July 31, is challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Hours of Service Final Rules for com

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Wild Flavors, Inc. has launched Flavor Fusion, a new line of blended flavor profiles that may be used in a variety of applications.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Kraft Foods Inc. is introducing Honey Maid Grahamfuls, filled graham crackers that are available in peanut butter, peanut butter and chocolate and banana vanilla crème varieties.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Betty Crocker, a General Mills, Inc. brand, has introduced two convenience-oriented baking mix products.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Net income for Saputo, Inc. declined 3% to C$121.8 million ($121.5) million, equal to C$0.61 per share on the common stock, during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, ended June 30.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Operating income for the Weston Foods division of George Weston Ltd. was C$12 million ($12 million) in the second quarter ended June 16, down 78% from C$55 million in the same period of fiscal 2011.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Higher selling prices for fresh-cut produce propelled Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.’s earnings higher during the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Volume gains and manufacturing efficiencies helped spur strong second-quarter results at Ingredion Inc.