USDA's announcement that it had confirmed a third case of mad cow disease in the U.S. has triggered new pressure on federal regulators to tighten animal feed rules. Consumers Union, a major consumer organization, charged the government has been dragging its feet for two years.
Nutrinova, Somerset, N.J., has compiled an overview of its high intensity sweetener, Sunett® (Acesulfame potassium), aimed at providing flavorists guidelines on how to incorporate its sweetener into various applications. A free copy of the booklet is available by emailing Denise Reed at Nutrinova (deniser@nutrinova-na.com).
The American Dairy Products Institute and the American Butter Institute will hold their 2006 Annual Conference April 30 - May 3 at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago.
The largest trial ever to ask whether eating a low-fat diet reduces your risk of getting a serious disease like cancer or heart disease has found that the diet has no effect.
Lipid Nutrition, a division of IOI-Loders Croklaan Group B.V., has acquired PharmaNutrients' CLA One® business last month. As a result, Lipid Nutrition reinforces its position as a dominant player in the CLA market.
Saputo Inc. reported a steep drop in its third-quarter earnings last month as lower cheese prices and a high Canadian dollar ate into its U.S. revenue. But CEO Lino Saputo said the entire dairy industry in the United States is stressed by weak markets and high commodity prices.