E.coli contamination confirmed in Nestle dough
Nestle USA has expressed concern and regret after US food authorities finally confirmed the bacterium E.coli H7:157 had been detected in its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough.
Archives for June 29, 2009
Survey shows most Canadian farmers oppose GM wheat
Most Canadian wheat farmers are opposed to the introduction of genetically modified (GM) wheat unless market conditions change, according to a Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) survey.
Univar expands deal with Lithuanian starch maker
Univar has secured a new agreement with flour producer Amilina to sell its high purity starches in ten European countries.
Key packaging, paper and forestry companies rack up huge losses on recession woes
A global cluster of the top 100 companies from the packaging, paper and forest industry saw their collective returns slump from profits reaching $14bn in 2007 to a record loss of $8bn in 2008.
Red yeast rice demonstrates cholesterol-lowering potential
American researchers have found red yeast rice to be effective in treating hyperlipidemia – the elevation of potentially damaging lipids in the blood – but who cannot tolerate statin treatment.
Kingsmill first UK bread brand to use carbon label
Tapping into growing demand for foods with greener credentials, Kingsmill has become the first major bread brand to tackle lifecycle emissions by employing the Carbon Trust's carbon reduction label.