Can you believe it’s not mayonnaise?
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Hampton Creek Foods stating that the company is in violation of section 403 of the Federal … Continue Reading →
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U.S. egg farmers on road to recovery
According to United Egg Producers (UEP), a cooperative of U.S. egg farmers, recovery is underway for the U.S. egg farming community after the outbreak of avian influenza (AI) this spring. … Continue Reading →
Children’s food face a healthier future
Leatherhead Food Research has released a new report that shows that although the number of children and teenagers is falling in parts of the world such as Western Europe, North … Continue Reading →
Animal study: High iron intake may increase appetite
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that dietary iron intake may suppress leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite. IFT Daily News
America’s schools make positive changes to create healthier school meals
Most schools in the United States are implementing healthy practices to help meet federal school meal standards by offering whole grains, more fruits and vegetables, and reducing sodium content, according … Continue Reading →
Omega-3 supplements may not benefit cognitive function
While some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that omega-3 … Continue Reading →
Kraft Heinz recalls 2+ million lb turkey bacon
Kraft Heinz Foods is recalling approximately 2,068,467 lb of turkey bacon products that may be adulterated because it may spoil before the “Best When Used By” date. IFT Daily News
General Mills recalls frozen <em>Cascadian Farm</em> green beans
General Mills has announced a voluntary Class I recall of a limited quantity of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans produced over two days in March 2014. IFT Daily News
FDA wants food companies to share pathogen findings
According to Reuters, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is building a network—known as GenomeTrakr—of state and federal labs equipped to map out the exact DNA sequence of strains … Continue Reading →
Heartland Food Products to acquire <em>Splenda</em>’s retail brand
Heartland Food Products Group, a producer and marketer of low calorie sweeteners, drink mixes, coffee, and nutritional beverages for consumer markets, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the … Continue Reading →