Snackers seek to balance indulgence with nutrition
Snacks are becoming healthier and more upmarket as Americans increasingly turn away from the idea of three square meals a day, according to a new trend-mapping report from Packaged Facts.
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Food safety reform: Not a century too soon
On a summer’s day in 1906 Theodore Roosevelt pushed through new food safety regulation. The Food and Drugs Act passed that day over 100 years ago was the last time the US food safety system was modernized.
It pays to find alternatives to bisphenol A: Study
International food and beverage brand-owners could jeopardise their share value and reputation by dragging their feet when it comes to implementing alternatives to bisphenol A (BPA), according to a recent US survey.
Swine flu may have peaked but stay vigilant: WHO
The outbreak of swine flu may have peaked but countries should not lower their guard against the virus which has claimed more than 100 lives and affected nearly 1000 people in 20 countries, warns the World Health Organisation.
Dried plums for healthy, satiating snack: Study
Snacking on dried plums could be more effective as an appetite suppressant than a low-fat snack, say researchers.