EFSA’s risk assessment finds aspartame safe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on the safety of the artificial sweetener aspartame. IFT Daily News
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Diet drinks may increase risk of developing depression
A study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif., March 16–23, shows that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, may be … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA proposes new food safety rules to prevent foodborne illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. IFT Daily News
Starbucks enters Vietnam
Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the expansion of its long-term relationship with Hong Kong Maxim’s Group to now operate Starbucks stores in Vietnam. IFT Daily News
Poll: Most people against restricting, taxing unhealthy foods
According to a poll of more than 1,000 people by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, people are split on how much the government should be involved to … Continue Reading →
Human genes may influence gut microbial composition
A study published as a letter to the journal Gut shows that the human genome may play a role in determining the makeup of the billions of microbes in the … Continue Reading →
Hormel Foods to acquire Skippy peanut butter brand
Hormel Foods Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Skippy peanut butter business from Unilever United States Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J, for approximately $ 700 million. IFT … Continue Reading →
Listeria contamination causes Delifish smoked salmon recall
Delifish S.A. has issued a voluntary recall of cold smoked salmon products potentially containing Listeria monocytogenes placed on the market in the United States produced from lots 249–291, manufactured between … Continue Reading →
USDA program shutdown halts pathogen testing for produce
According to Food Safety News, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has shut down the Microbiological Data Program (MDP), which used to conduct 80% of all federal produce testing for pathogens … Continue Reading →
FTC report: Marketing, nutrition profile of foods marketed to children
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the results of a comprehensive study of food and beverage industry marketing expenditures and activities directed to children and teens. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →