Pinnacle Foods opens pilot plant at Rutgers Univ.
Pinnacle Foods Inc. has opened an R&D pilot plant at Rutgers University. IFT Daily News
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Lloyd Luedecke passes away at 79
Lloyd Oscar Luedecke, 79, longtime Washington State University (WSU) Professor of Food Science, passed away on June 4, 2014, at the Guardian Angel Home in Lewiston, Idaho. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurant visits dip in first quarter
The downside and upside for the U.S. restaurant industry in the first quarter of 2014 was that total restaurant visits dipped but delivery and other areas got a boost, reports … Continue Reading →
Studying the digestibility of cereal grains
Nutrient digestibility is an important aspect of nutrition, but it can be hard to measure in humans. Researchers at the University of Illinois are using digestibility studies in pigs to … Continue Reading →
Saturated fat intake may increase obesity risk for those genetically susceptible
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their chance of being obese. … Continue Reading →
Interaction of stress and taste systems may explain stress-related eating
According to new research from the Monell Center, receptors for stress-activated hormones have been localized in oral taste cells responsible for detection of sweet, umami, and bitter. IFT Daily News
Health Matters America recalls chia seed powder due to possible <em>Salmonella</em> contamination
Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia/Flax Seed Powder due to possible Salmonella contamination. IFT Daily News
Oatmeal may be more satiating than cold cereal
A study published in the Nutrition Journal shows that eating a bowl of instant oatmeal for breakfast may be more satiating and helps to manage hunger better than the same … Continue Reading →
Gold Coast Ingredients hires Gascon
Gold Coast Ingredients has hired Mariano Gascon to join its Research and Development team as Senior Director of New Products and Innovation. IFT Daily News
Glutino recalls crackers due to possible <em>Salmonella</em> contamination
Glutino, a division of GFA Brands Inc., is voluntarily recalling Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers. IFT Daily News