Millennials prefer snacking to three regular meals a day
More than a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18–34, as the practice of modular eating … Continue Reading →
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ConAgra Foods officially files to spin off Lamb Weston
According to Bloomberg, ConAgra Foods has filed paperwork to spin off its Lamb Weston foodservice business, moving ahead with the latest step in the transformation of the maker of Hunt’s … Continue Reading →
Butter consumption may not increase CVD risk
An epidemiological study published in PLOS ONE shows that butter consumption may not be associated with cardiovascular disease and may actually be slightly protective against diabetes. IFT Daily News
Watson receives AA rating from BRC
Watson Inc. has passed its British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification and earned the “AA” rating. IFT Daily News
USDA to post location-specific food safety data online
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that it will soon begin sharing new levels of food safety data specific to slaughter and … Continue Reading →
Top 250 fast-casual chains reach double-digit sales growth once again
Results for Technomic’s annual “Top 250 Fast-Casual Chain Restaurant Report” show that 2015 was another year of industry-leading growth for the fast-casual dining segment. IFT Daily News
FDA to extend compliance date for certain vending machine calorie disclosures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the compliance date for final calorie declaration requirements for certain food products sold from glass-front vending machines to July 26, 2018. … Continue Reading →
UC Davis names Harris as department chair
The University of California, Davis, has announced that Cooperative Extension Specialist Linda Harris is the new Food Science & Technology Department chair. IFT Daily News
Nitin named first UC Davis Barrett Fellow; Barrett wins award
After a competitive selection process, the University of California, Davis, has named Nitin Nitin, associate professor and engineer, the first Diane M. Barrett Fruit and Vegetable Faculty Fellow. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Government subsidies may affect Americans’ weight
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that U.S. federal agricultural dollars may subsidize the production of foods that have a disproportionate role in making Americans obese. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →