Driven by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Restaurant Performance Index(RPI) rose to its highest level in five months. IFT Daily News
The Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) has released a report recommending a new, advanced method for assessing the quality of dietary proteins. IFT Daily News
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced the public release of their report for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot projects … Continue Reading →
A U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) study shows that 43% of new food products in 2010 carried at least one health- and nutrition-related claim, compared to … Continue Reading →
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that a Mediterranean diet including nuts may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infarction, stroke or cardiovascular death). … Continue Reading →
Key Technology Inc. and Visys NV, a provider of chute-fed in-air sorters used by food processors and waste recyclers, have entered into a merger agreement. IFT Daily News
On Feb. 21, Mondelēz Global LLC announced a nationwide voluntary recall in the United States, including Puerto Rico, of the belVita Breakfast Biscuit, Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate varieties, following notification … Continue Reading →
A study published in Neurology shows that the total level of antioxidants in people’s diets may not protect against stroke or dementia. IFT Daily News
Smithfield Packing Co. is recalling approximately 38,000 lbs of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection … Continue Reading →
A study conducted by the advocacy group Oceana found that as much as one-third of seafood sold in restaurants and groceries in the United States is fraudulently labeled. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
