February 22, 2012
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and China’s Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu have signed a Plan of Strategic Cooperation that will guide the two countries’ agricultural relationship for the next five years. (Read more)
February 22, 2012
The impact of the economy and higher prices for meat and poultry products are making a significant difference for consumers at the meat case. (Read more)
February 22, 2012
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that the taste and texture of cinnamon raisin bagels is not as affected by the addition of flaxseed compared to other types of bagels. (Read more)
February 22, 2012
The rate of outbreaks caused by unpasteurized milk (raw milk) and products made from it was 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk, according to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Read more)
February 17, 2012
According to Reuters, Mars Inc., the maker of Snickers and Twix candy bars, will stop selling chocolate products with more than 250 calories in them by the end of next year, a spokeswoman said on Feb. 15. (Read more)
February 17, 2012
Pizza restaurants continue to perform well, despite tough economic conditions. A new report from Mintel shows that pizza restaurants are focusing on “value” in order to draw in patrons and with this strategy expect to see a modest 2.9% sales increase in 2012. (Read more)
February 17, 2012
A study published in hysiology and Behavior shows that flavanols in chocolate may increase brain performance in healthy middle-aged individuals. (Read more)
February 17, 2012
The European Union and the United States announced that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the United States may be sold as organic in either region. (Read more)
February 14, 2012
Pepsico has announced that it is implementing a three-year productivity program that is expected to generate over $500 million in incremental cost savings in 2012, further incremental reductions in the cost base of about $500 million in 2013, and an additional $500 million in 2014. (Read more)
February 14, 2012
The American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) has announced that Casimir Akoh, Distinguished Research Professor, The University of Georgia, is the recipient of the Supelco/Nicholas Pelick-AOCS Research Award, which recognizes outstanding original research in fats, oils, lipid chemistry, or biochemistry. (Read more)