Raisins may lower cumulative food intake in children
A study published in a supplement of the Journal of Food Science shows that consuming raisins may contribute to lower daily energy intake in children. IFT Daily News
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Food manufacturers, retailers benchmark food waste
The food industry has issued its first-ever analysis of food waste data collected directly from food manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. IFT Daily News
DuPont opens Innovation Center in Iowa
DuPont has opened its Johnston Innovation Center, the company’s second innovation center in the United States and 12th around the world, focusing on the company’s integrated science capabilities across the … Continue Reading →
Health Benefits of Raisins
In a special supplement of the Journal of Food Science, several studies review the latest research on the health benefits of raisins. IFT Daily News
U.S. House rejects farm bill
According to the Washington Post, the U.S. House rejected the five-year, $ 940 billion farm bill on June 20. IFT Daily News
U.K. gives green light to nutrition labeling system
The U.K. Dept. of Health has finalized the front-of-pack nutrition label, which aims to make it easier for people to make healthier choices about the food they eat. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Taxing unhealthy food may motivate people to buy less
According to Health Behavior News Service, part of the Center for Advancing Health, a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that taxing unhealthy foods and beverages … Continue Reading →
AMA announces policy changes on sugary drinks, obesity classification, and energy drinks
During the American Medical Association’s (AMA) annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., June 15–19, the nation’s largest physician organization passed policies concerning sugary drinks, obesity classification, and energy drinks. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
BRF opens research center in Sao Paulo
BRF, an exporter of poultry meats and processor of dairy products, has opened its Innovation Center in Jundiai, Sao Paulo, Brazil. IFT Daily News
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