Scientists identify taste stem cells on tongue
In a study published in Stem Cells, scientists at the Monell Center have identified the location and certain genetic characteristics of taste stem cells on the tongue. IFT Daily News
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Partnership sets out path to certified sustainable coconut oil in the Philippines
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, BASF, and Cargill have partnered to launch a program to develop a certified coconut oil supply chain to enhance sustainability and improve the … Continue Reading →
FDA to hold meetings on FMSA proposed rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold public meetings Feb. 28–March 1 to discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) proposed rules to establish standards for growing, harvesting, … Continue Reading →
FDA adopts final rule to detain potentially unsafe food
On Feb. 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adopted a final rule to strengthen the agency’s authority to use administrative detention to prevent potentially unsafe food from reaching … Continue Reading →
California Senator proposes bill to banish sugary drinks from CalFresh
According to the Los Angeles Times, Californians who get help under CalFresh, the food stamps program, may soon be put on a diet by state lawmakers, who are considering barring … Continue Reading →
Industry-wide impact of FTC’s POM Wonderful ruling
Last month, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final ruling in a case involving POM Wonderful LLC, determining that certain ads for its juice products made misleading claims … Continue Reading →
Hostess selects ‘stalking horse bid’ for snack cake assets
Hostess Brands Inc. has selected affiliates of Apollo Global Management LLC and Metropoulos & Co. as the “stalking horse bidder” for the majority of the assets of the company’s snack … Continue Reading →
FDA to hold meetings on FMSA proposed rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold public meetings Feb. 28–March 1 to discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) proposed rules to establish standards for growing, harvesting, … Continue Reading →
Compounds in beer may treat some diseases
A study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition shows that beer’s bitter compounds may help treat diabetes and some types of cancer. IFT Daily News
Listening to what the tongue feels
Dutch food researcher NIZO has developed a new technology that records and analyzes the sound of the tongue rubbing against food, which can be used to predict the sensory effects … Continue Reading →