Vitamin C may reduce the risk of cataract progression
A diet rich in vitamin C could cut the risk of cataract progression by a third, suggests a study published in Ophthalmology. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
U.S. beef consumption on the rise
According to Bloomberg, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) data show that Americans will eat an estimated 54.3 pounds of the red meat this year—the first increase since 2006 and almost … Continue Reading →
Pulmuone Foods acquires Vitasoy
Pulmuone Foods has agreed to purchase all of the assets of Vitasoy USA, a soy foods company based in Ayer, Mass. IFT Daily News
U.S. honey production down 12% from 2014
According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual honey report, honey production in 2015 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 157 million pounds, down 12% from 2014. … Continue Reading →
Shifting to a plant-based diet may benefit health, environment
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) explores how global dietary changes can benefit human health and climate change. IFT Daily News
Health Canada approves quillaja extract for use in foods, beverages
Ingredion has announced that Health Canada has granted approval of quillaja extract (type 2) as an emulsifying agent for oil-based coloring formulations, unstandardized oil-based flavoring preparations, and other unstandardized oil-based … Continue Reading →
Consumer perceptions of food industry transparency
Only one-third of consumers think the agriculture community and food companies are transparent, according to new research from Sullivan Higdon & Sink FoodThink. IFT Daily News
tna opens new facility in Mexico City
tna, a provider of processing and packaging solutions, has opened a new facility in Mexico City that spans 950 sq m and includes a demonstration center. IFT Daily News
The Netherlands recommends eating less meat
According to the National Geographic, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre is recommending people eat just two servings of meat a week (<500 g/week), setting an explicit limit on meat consumption for … Continue Reading →
Premier Foods accepts Nissin share acquisition; in talks with McCormick
Premier Foods has announced that Nissin Food Holdings has agreed to acquire a 17.3% share in Premier for $ 127 million. IFT Daily News