Archives for January 28, 2009

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Global health fears challenge unpasteurised cheeses

By Neil Merrett

From petite fromageries in France to artisan sellers in Quebec and Kansas, the sale of unpasteurised milk in cheese continues to divide opinion, with recent health scares endangering the entire sector.

Agri-Mark acts in global growth hormone debate

By Neil Merrett

Opinion remains divided over the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) in cows to boost milk yield, after US-based cooperative Agri-Mark said it will phase-out using the product in its herds later this year.

Mercury tainted HFCS in produce, say researchers

By Jane Byrne

A policy group is calling on the US food safety regulator and industry to make changes to practices as two studies claim the food supply is being contaminated by mercury tainted high fructose corn syrup.

Healthy packed lunch trend drives development

By Sarah Hills

New standards for food in schools is driving innovation in lunchbox-friendly products as parents heed official messages about healthy eating, according to the latest research from Mintel.