Claims on food labels that a product is organic, locally produced or made by workers subject to fair labor practices may mislead consumers into thinking that such foods are low in calories, says research.
China's food safety authorities said they were probing a Beijing outlet of McDonald's Corp. after a report on state television pointed to quality problems there.
A U.K. government initiative to tackle obesity and improve puic health is "overly reliant" on voluntary agreements with the food industry, a report has warned.
Sales of products with Fair Trade USA's seal of approval for ethics and sustainability rose 75% in the fourth quarter of last year over the first quarter of 2011.