Coffee, green tea may reduce stroke risk
A study published in Stroke shows that green tea and coffee may help lower the risk of having a stroke. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
IDF publishes guide for use of antimicrobial agents in dairy production
In an effort to help key players in the dairy supply chain produce safe and high quality milk, The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has published a Guide to Prudent Use … Continue Reading →
Industry, Government Take on Fish Fraud
BOSTON — Seafood mislabeling is something the industry and government take very seriously and steps must be taken to stop it, panelists at the International Boston Seafood Show last week … Continue Reading →
Corn Refiners Assn. celebrates 100 years
In a gathering at the Library of Congress, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) and representatives of food, beverage, ingredient, and agricultural industries celebrated the history and accomplishments of the corn … Continue Reading →
Sustainable sourcing guide for agricultural raw materials
Seven global organizations, including the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform, have launched a practitioner’s guide to sustainable sourcing of agricultural raw materials. IFT Daily News
Cheering Retailers for Better Pork-Sourcing Practices
Grocery retailers such as Kroger, Costco, Safeway, Supervalu and Target have recently announced that they will take steps to improve the welfare of pigs within their pork supply chains. Industry … Continue Reading →
Gallup poll: U.S. obesity rates remain steady
According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Colorado residents were the least likely in the nation to be obese in 2012—as has been the case since 2010—making it the only state … Continue Reading →
Color of nutrition labels may suggest healthfulness
A study published in Health Communication shows that green calorie labels increase the perceived healthfulness of foods. IFT Daily News
Checking Food Safety Practices Among Local Growers
Retailers take extra measures to be sure their local grower-suppliers are following best food safety practices. read more Supermarket News
Hostess names McKee Foods as winning bidder for Drake’s snack cakes
Hostess Brands Inc. has announced that the stalking horse bid submitted by McKee Foods for the Drake’s snack cake brand will be the bid presented for approval to the U.S. … Continue Reading →