Taste preferences may affect risk for metabolic syndrome
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that individuals who have a high preference for sweets and a high aversion to bitter flavors may be at an … Continue Reading →
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Nominations open for The World Food Prize
Nominations are being accepted now through May 1 for The World Food Prize, the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the … Continue Reading →
H.J. Heinz Co. to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, 3G Capital
H.J. Heinz Co. has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital for $ 28 billion, including the … Continue Reading →
FDA extends comment period for biotech salmon
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending for 60 days the comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) pertaining … Continue Reading →
Overall eating patterns are most important for healthful eating
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position paper “Total Diet Approach to Healthy Eating,” the overall pattern of food that a person eats is more important to a … Continue Reading →
General Mills to pay $8.5 M over yogurt health claims
According to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, General Mills Inc. has agreed to pay $ 8.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company oversold the benefits of … Continue Reading →
FDA report: Antimicrobials approved for food-producing animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine has released its third annual report summarizing 2011 sales and distribution data of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in … Continue Reading →
Access to Nutrition Index names Kauer Executive Director
The Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI), a new initiative that will rank food and beverage manufacturers on their nutrition practices, has appointed Inge Kauer as its first Executive Director. IFT … Continue Reading →
Vitamin D, omega-3 may help clear plaques found in Alzheimer’s
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease shows that vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system’s ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, … Continue Reading →
Bunge names Schroder as CEO
Bunge Ltd. has announced that Alberto Weisser will retire as CEO effective June 1, 2013. IFT Daily News