Food Companies, Manufacturing and Trends : 205 Articles

These days it’s hard to keep up with the latest food fads, diet trends and new food products. The articles in this section will keep you up-to-date on the latest food developments and trend as well as innovations in food ingredients, food processing and packaging.

Pepsi to stop selling sugary drinks in schools worldwide

PepsiCo announced this week plans to voluntarily stop selling sugary…

Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians

It's a well-known fact that excessive sodium consumption is linked…

Check labels for phosphorus additives in fresh meat

Food companies often "enhance" fresh meat and poultry…

Junk food to be fortified with vitamins?

A controversy is brewing among public health experts and the food…

PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels

The Canadian division of PepsiCo announced yesterday it will…

Trans fat ban backed by the American Medical Association

The American Medical Association threw its weight behind legislation…

Chocolate coins recalled due to melamine risk

To initiate a voluntary recall, retailers are advised to stop…

Fresh Obessions mushrooms recalled for Listeria

An Ontario-based mushroom grower is recalling one of its products,…

Listeriosis outbreak leads to recall of Maple Leaf meat products

Health authorities in Ontario have confirmed 13 cases of listeriosis -…

Adding flavour to food may aid weight loss

People who are overweight may be able to shed pounds by seasoning…

McDonald's is going trans fat free

French fries at McDonald's are finally trans fat free in all…

High caffeine powder to be sold in Canada

King Pin Concepts Inc. is set to start selling "Blow" in…

Encapsulated fat: Making low-fat foods taste real

Low-fat foods sometimes disappoint consumers because less fat can mean…

Health Check logo criteria being revised

Health Check has revised and lowered their sodium criteria for foods…

New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind

The New York City Board of Health has voted to have all chain…

Krispy Kreme launches whole wheat doughnut

Krispy Kreme, the famous American doughnut maker, is jumping on the…

Kellogg's All-Bran Guardian cereal

Kellogg's All-Bran family has recently expanded to include…

Starbucks and A&W to cut trans fat

Starbucks and A &W have announced plans to cut trans fat from…

Italy helps raise awareness of anorexia

In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of anorexia, the…

A healthy twist on frozen meals

Toronto-based Life Choices Natural Foods has added some new products…