FDA may reexamine food additive rules
According to Reuters, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under pressure to reexamine its rules for the safety of additives. IFT Daily News
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Calories, not flavor, may trigger overeating
A study published in Current Biology shows that foods with calories trigger more brain responses linked to eating than calorie-free foods do, regardless of whether they taste better. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
USDA awards grants to study climate effects on beef, cattle
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $ 19.5 million to support research, education, and extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture aimed at the impacts of climate … Continue Reading →
Packaged food diets may spur more weight loss
A study published in the Journal of Obesity shows that people who eat a diet of portion-controlled packaged foods may lose more weight than those who only get nutritional advice. … Continue Reading →
Wrigley stops production & sales of caffeinated gum
According to a letter from Wrigley North America President Casey Keller, the company has decided to suspend the production, sales, and marketing of its newly launched Alert Energy Caffeine Gum. … Continue Reading →
American Egg Board offers academia, industry instructional materials
The American Egg Board (AEB) is offering academic institutions and food science professionals the latest version of its instructional Egg Science & Technology Lesson Plan, Volume 2. IFT Daily News
Pearson Candy acquires Bit-O-Honey from Nestlé
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. has announced that its portfolio company, Pearson Candy Co., has acquired the Bit-O-Honey confectionery brand from Nestlé USA Inc. IFT Daily News
B&D Nutritional Ingredients celebrates 20 years
B&D Nutritional Ingredients Inc., well known for marketing and selling products from global manufacturers, announces that it is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business. IFT Daily News
Top five healthy-aging related claims
Innova Market Insights has identified the top five health claims for functional foods and drinks marketed to older consumers. IFT Daily News
The amount of vitamin D needed for babies
It is important that babies get enough vitamin D during the first 12 months of their lives when their bones are growing rapidly. IFT Daily News