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May 07, 2008Industry NewsPrice increases by Sara Lee Corp. helped cover
surging commodity costs, and sales growth from its international
coffee and bakery business resulted in a rise in profits for the company.
The firm also dropped several brands in its fresh bakery business,
sold a stake in a Mexican meats business, and ended some coffee contracts
with independent operators in the foodservice market, reported The
Wall Street Journal. Full
Story (WSJ Subscription Required)
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Health NewsThe obesity epidemic is likely to get worse as food prices rise, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. Full Story (Free Registration Required)
Washington NewsFDA estimates that it will receive one nutrient content claim notification and two health claim notifications per year and the agency is now seeking comments on the collection of information associated with the submission of notifications of health claims or nutrient content claims based on authoritative statements of scientific bodies of the U.S. government. Specifically, whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques. Full Notice Looking for more information about nutrient content claims and health claims? Find out more about the current regulations at the Food Institute's U.S. Food Labeling Seminar on June 3, 2008 at The Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport Hotel, Newark, NJ. This day-long seminar will update you about the latest developments impacting the labeling of food products, as well as provide an overview of the basics of food labeling. Learn what important changes in food labeling may lie ahead and could affect your products. Click here for details.
Market NewsWisconsin cherry fruit growers may produce fewer cherries in 2008 due to last year's drought and an unusually large crop, reported The Chicago Tribune. Early signs show 25% - 50% fewer buds on cherry trees in Door County, WI, according to Richard Weidman of the University of Wisconsin Peninsular Research Station. Full Story (Free Registration Required)
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