Cyanotech Astaxanthin Obtains Self-affirmed GRAS January 10/Entertainment Close-Up -- Cyanotech Corp. announced that its product, BioAstin Natural Astaxanthin, has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status (generally recognized as safe) for use in
Benefits of Med Diet Questioned January 11/Malaga, Spain/Hindustan Times -- A long-held belief that people in the Mediterranean enjoy more healthy diets and lifestyles has been questioned by a Spanish
Consumer Opinion of Front-of-pack Labeling January 11/Chicago/HealthFocus International Press Release -- The FDA is expected to make a recommendation regarding the necessity of labeling items like fat and sodium on
AHA Recommends Sodium Reduction January 13/Dallas/States News Service -- The American Heart Association issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the food industry and the government to
Campbell Investing in China January 13/Beijing, China/M&A Navigator -- U.S. convenience food company Campbell Soup said it had agreed to establish a 60/40 joint venture in China together with its
USDA Recommends Update to School Nutrition Standards January 13/Washington/States News Service -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a proposed rule to update the nutrition standards for meals served through
Dupont to Acquire Danisco January 10/Wilmington, Del./Bloomberg News -- DuPont Co. agreed to acquire Danisco A/S for $5.8 billion, beating approaches from rival suitors for the Danish maker of enzymes
McCormick Names Two to Consumer Products Roles January 10/Minneapolis/Airline Industry Information -- Manufacturer and marketer of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavorings McCormick and Company Inc. promoted Rick Morse and
Sodium-lowering Flavor Launched January 13/Tendersinfo News -- DairiConcepts has introduced Ascentra to help reduce the sodium content in the foods they produce yet offer flavors at full potential. Great taste
Nuts a Possible Diabetes Fighter January 10/Liverpool/Daily Post -- Eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease, according to a study. The research found incorporating the nuts into diets