Global food safety testing market expected to grow A new report says the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent by 2018. Shane O'Halloran August 9, 2013 A new report says the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent by 2018.Read More
Campbell completes Kelsen Group acquisition Kelsen is a baked snacks manufacturer with a presence in 85 countries. Shane O'Halloran August 8, 2013 The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Read More
Washington study finds no more GMO wheat The study was conducted by WSU and checked more than 20,000 plots. Shane O'Halloran August 8, 2013 The study was conducted by WSU and checked more than 20,000 plots.Read More
USDA touts role in lowering rates of childhood obesity The rate of obesity among pre-school children appears to be declining for the first time in decades. Shane O'Halloran August 8, 2013 The rate of obesity among pre-school children appears to be declining for the first time in decades.Read More
Food additives association says "generally recognized as safe" conflict of interest claims not supported The group says the accusations illustrate misunderstandings about the complex system. Shane O'Halloran August 7, 2013 The group says the accusations illustrate misunderstandings about the complex system.Read More
Fonterra CEO says botulism scare is over All potentially contaminated infant formula has been removed from the market. Shane O'Halloran August 7, 2013 All potentially contaminated infant formula has been removed from the market.Read More
Barbara's Puffins cereal gains non-GMO verification New packaging with the certification will hit shelves this fall. Shane O'Halloran August 6, 2013 New packaging with the certification will hit shelves this fall.Read More
USDA to host webinar on proposed FSMA produce safety rules While the agency has no formal role in developing or implementing the rule, USDA's AMS will host the webinar as a service to the produce industry. August 5, 2013 While the agency has no formal role in developing or implementing the rule, USDA's AMS will host the webinar as a service to the produce industry.Read More
Fonterra CEO apologizes over milk powder contamination scare The world's leading exporter of dairy products says it found bacteria that could cause food poisoning in some products. Shane O'Halloran August 5, 2013 The world's leading exporter of dairy products says it found bacteria that could cause food poisoning in some products.Read More
Scientists serve lab-grown burger made of stem cell beef While the cost is currently prohibitive, proponents say lab-grown meat could help feed the world and fight climate change. Shane O'Halloran August 5, 2013 Taste testers say the burger's consistency was right, but flavor was lacking.Read More