F.D.A. approves natural source as blue color in candy, gum 08.16.2013 By Jeff Gelski Extracts of spirulina, a blue-green algae, provide a radiant blue and may be used in green blends.Read More
Chiquita reverses five-year slide in salad sales 08.13.2013 By Monica Watrous Company "well-positioned" for growth opportunity in wake of contaminated salad investigation.Read More
Taylor Farms suspends Mexican operations in wake of Cyclospora outbreak 08.13.2013 By Keith Nunes The Food and Drug Administration is increasing surveillance of green leafy products exported to the U.S. from Mexico.Read More
Monster spends to defend safety of its products 08.09.2013 By Jeff Gelski The company had increased professional services costs of $5 million in the second quarter.Read More
Analysis cites conflict of interest in GRAS panels 08.08.2013 By Jeff Gelski In response, attorney Martin Hahn says the GRAS process is a notification program as opposed to an approval program.Read More
Energy drink marketing sparks Senate scrutiny 08.06.2013 By Monica Watrous Representatives from Red Bull, Monster Beverage Corp. and Rockstar asserted products were safe for children but denied advertising to them.Read More
Taylor Farms implicated in Cyclospora outbreak 08.05.2013 By Keith Nunes While Taylor Farms has been linked to outbreaks in Iowa and Nebraska, the source of outbreaks in 14 other states remains unknown.Read More
F.D.A. defines ‘gluten-free’ 08.02.2013 By Keith Nunes Food manufacturers will have one year to comply with new voluntary labeling requirement.Read More
Stabenow to House leaders: ‘Enough is enough!’ 08.02.2013 By Jay Sjerven Nutrition bill would constitute yet another 'roadblock' to efforts to bring both houses to agreement on a common farm bill.Read More
Japan resumes imports of western white wheat 08.01.2013 By Jay Sjerven Country purchases 89,579 tonnes of wheat as part of weekly tender.Read More