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Nestlé Contributes to Society Through Creating Shared Value Approach says Janet Voûte

Janet Voûte, Nestlé's Global Head of Public Affairs says that in her company they use three pillars for creating shared value (CVS) strategy to make an important contribution to society. First is Nutrition, second Water and third Rural Development.

By James Zajac

Arsenic Poisoning of Brown Rice Even Worse Than White Rice Due to High Concentrate in Hulls

Brown rice as whole grain is usually chosen in favor of white rice because it is healthier as it still has the nutritious hull. However, the arsenic concentrate is especially high in the hulls of brown rice and thus suggests avoiding it until it is clarified how poisoning arsenic really is.
AB InBev Announces Progress toward Global Responsible Drinking Goals on Third Annual Global Be(er) Responsible Day

270 Million Legal-Age Consumers Reminded of Designated Driver Practices; Provided ID-checking materials to more than 150,000 bars and retailers and provided training to almost 160,000 servers of alcohol in 2011.
Arsenic in Rice: FDA Lacks Standards on Carcinogens in Food

There are currently no federal standards for arsenic in rice, rice-based products, and other foods. The R.I.C.E Act proposed by three members of Congress on Friday will require that a limit be set on amounts of arsenic found in rice and rice products.
Rice and Arsenic: What is Arsenic Poisoning?

Rice and arsenic, recently reported by Consumer Reports, is raising questions about what is arsenic poisoning and how can we avoid it.
Greek Yogurt Traditionalists Unhappy with Food Additive

Greek yogurt companies are now under fire for using thickening agents to mimic the consistency of 'real' Greek yogurt.
Food as Commodity is Reason for Price Volatility

Betting over the price of food is leading to the volatility in food price. What happens when the price gets too high?
Invest in Innovation, Meet Food Demands

A report by the OECD-FAO states that investing in agricultural innovation will play a key role in meeting rising food demands.
Nestle and POM Under Scrutiny for Health Claims

As the government cracks down on claims made by food companies, Nestle sets up a new unit for scientific testing and trials.
Disney to Stop Some Junk-food Ads on Kids' TV, Websites

Disney is jumping on the anti-obesity wagon by not allowing advertisements on its channels or websites that market unhealthy food to children.
FDA Says High Fructose Corn Syrup is Not Corn Sugar

The FDA denied a petition to rename High Fructose Corn Syrup as corn sugar on Wednesday. In 2010 Corn Refiners Association petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to officially refer to High Fructose Corn Syrup as "corn sugar" on nutrition labels.
Southern California Livestock Auction House Faces Animal Cruelty Charges

The owner of Ontario Livestock Sales and seven of his employees are charged with 21 misdemeanors after an undercover video shows them committing acts of animal cruelty.