Consumers make healthy choices at restaurants by cutting out or down
Consumers’ first line of defense in healthy consumption when they eat out is cutting an item out or cutting down on an order, which is not the best news for … Continue Reading →
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World Cocoa Foundation, Nigerian government forge new partnership
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have announced $ 1.2 million in new funding to provide assistance to 70,000 cocoa farming households … Continue Reading →
USDA proposes new labeling rules for tenderized beef
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing new requirements for labeling beef products that have been mechanically tenderized, including adding new cooking instructions, … Continue Reading →
Nielsen announces 2013 Breakthrough Innovation Winners
Nielsen, a global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, has announced the 14 Breakthrough Innovation Winners for 2013. IFT Daily News
Americans say lack of willpower preventing them from healthy behavior
The vast majority of Americans believe it’s possible to have a great deal of control over their level of physical activity, the healthfulness of their diet, and their weight, yet … Continue Reading →
Sathe receives Florida State University’s highest honor
Florida State University has named Shridhar K. Sathe, a food scientist in the University’s College of Human Sciences, the 2013–2014 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor, the highest honor the university … Continue Reading →
Polydextrose fiber may increase satiety
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that polydextrose may increase satiety and reduce subsequent energy intake. IFT Daily News
Cargill extends range of certified sustainable cocoa products in North America
Cargill is increasing the range and availability of its certified sustainable cocoa and chocolate products for customers in North America. IFT Daily News
USDA, EPA launch U.S. Food Waste Challenge; industry joins
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has launched the U.S. Food Waste Challenge, calling on others across the food chain—including producer … Continue Reading →
CDC report: Listeria causes death in 20% of cases
A study published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report summarizes data on 2009–2011 listeriosis cases and outbreaks reported to U.S. surveillance systems. … Continue Reading →