Soda ban may positively impact young and obese
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that regulations capping soda size may have the biggest impact on overweight kids and young adults. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Proposed bill would boost access to healthy food
U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.) has introduced legislation to support a national Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), a market-based approach to bring jobs and investment to underserved communities where … Continue Reading →
Club, Dollar, Drug Channels Pace Retail Growth: Kantar
NEW YORK — Drug stores, dollar stores and membership warehouse clubs will be the fastest-growing retail formats during the next five years, according to a presentation by Kantar Retail here … Continue Reading →
Krill powder may lower cholesterol in obese men
A study published in Lipids in Health and Disease shows that krill oil powder may lower high triglycerides in obese men. IFT Daily News
Nominate: Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application
The $ 10,000 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation, recognizes exceptional, science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under … Continue Reading →
Wegmans to Host Grilled Veggie Events
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — All Wegmans Food Markets stores will host a Grilled Veggie Party on June 22 to mark the start of grilling season. read more Supermarket News
Nestlé top scientist retires, company appoints Catsicas
Werner Bauer, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Nestlé S.A. will retire on August 31, 2013, after a distinguished career of 23 years with Nestlé. IFT Daily News
Mondelez expands cookie plant in China
Kraft Foods (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., part of the Mondelez International family of companies, has broken ground on the expansion of its cookie plant in Suzhou, China. IFT Daily News
Chipotle Labels GM Ingredients
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has been listing which of its menu items include genetically modified on its website. read more Supermarket News
Can BPA raise obesity risk in young girls?
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that high BPA levels may increase the prevalence for obesity in young girls. IFT Daily News