AHA, Campbell Soup Accused of Duping Consumers With Heart Certification19 Aug 2013 --- Campbell soups that are certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) are duping consumers into believing the products meet the organization's nutritional guidelines, according to a proposed class action lawsuit that was filed in New Jersey federal court. A full can of AHA-certified soup contains up to seven times the amount of sodium than AHA's non-commercial nutritional guidelines actually permit, the named plaintiff Kerry O'Shea of Huntington Beach, Calif., alleges. To contact our editorial team please email us at editorial@cnsmedia.com 
Related ArticlesFood Ingredients News Is “bioengineering” US labeling change a regulatory loophole?
07 Jan 2019 --- US policymakers have come up with new rules that exempt certain products that typically come from genetically modified crops from actually having GM status. This includes highly refined sugars, oils, and starches. As the New Year marks the beginning of a one-year transition period for the new rules to come into effect, the US government is being criticized for creating a loophole in standards in terms of how food products are labeled – and it means that GMOs in many foods will go undisclosed. This has lead to concerns of “anti-transparency” towards consumers who might be confused about what exactly is in their food. Food Ingredients News Weekly Roundup: Gold Coast Ingredients opens new S.M.A.R.T. Center, Campbell Soup names Clouse as new CEO
21 Dec 2018 --- This week in business news, Gold Coast Ingredients opened a new S.M.A.R.T. Center, at its Santa Fe Springs, California location, in a bid to “maximize its creative efforts.” FrieslandCampina and DMK signed a contract manufacturing agreement for the production of mozzarella cheese which is expected to come into effect in 2019. Ingredion opened a new sales office in Vietnam to “strengthen its brand presence and accessibility in Asia-Pacific.” Food Ingredients News Sourcing challenges and sustaining a “circular economy”: The supplier view
18 Dec 2018 --- With growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and the ethical aspects of food ingredients, the notion of a “circular economy” and a sustainable supply chain has been in the spotlight this past year. “Circular economy” has been a buzz phrase in 2018 and suppliers are indeed addressing this trend. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with some key suppliers about current sourcing challenges and how these can be overcome. Food Ingredients News Raising the bar on palm oil: Wilmar using satellites to track deforestation, Corbion signs up to sustainable network
12 Dec 2018 --- The use of palm oil continues to come under mounting scrutiny forcing companies to address their role in this industry. This has led Wilmar International Limited to launch a new program to map and monitor all of its suppliers. The palm oil giant plans to use satellites to monitor all of its palm oil suppliers, making it almost impossible for them to get away with forest destruction. The pioneering move comes as Corbion has signed on as a member of the North American Sustainable Palm Oil Network (NASPON), through which major industry players in the region are collaborating to create a greener palm oil supply chain. Food Ingredients News Weekly Roundup: Roquette and Barentz confirm European partnership for food, Fonterra releases Sustainability Report
30 Nov 2018 --- In business news this week, Roquette and Barentz reconfirmed their collaboration across key strategic European food markets. Fonterra released its second annual Sustainability Report covering its progress on environmental, social and economic goals, and Kalsec and EARTH University celebrate their long-running partnership in Costa Rica and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Robert Coviello was named as the new Executive Vice President & Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Bunge, effective January 1, 2019, and Campbell Soup Company announced it would increase the size of its Board from 12 to 14 members. |
