2016 AAAS Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture
Register to attend the 2016 AAAS Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture, taking place May 23 at 4:00 p.m. in Washington, D.C. IFT Daily News
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Nestlé accelerates sodium reduction efforts
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers issuing voluntary guidelines on sodium levels in packaged food, Nestlé has taken a significant step in the company’s journey to support … Continue Reading →
FDA releases 2014 Health and Diet Survey findings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the results of its 2014 Health and Diet Survey, a national telephone survey of 2,480 adults (aged 18+) in the 50 … Continue Reading →
FDA investigates <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to frozen vegetables
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials are investigating listeriosis linked to frozen vegetables. … Continue Reading →
Cranberry juice may boost heart health
A study published in AgResearch shows that drinking two glasses of cranberry juice a day may lead to significant heart health benefits. IFT Daily News
Imaging detects decay in bagged cut lettuce
A study published in AgResearch examines a system that may allow for early detection and evaluation of decay in fresh-cut bagged lettuce. IFT Daily News
Consumers don’t know their bourbon from their rye
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that consumers may not be able to distinguish between bourbon and rye whiskeys. IFT Daily News
Ventura to acquire Cargill’s dressings, sauces, mayonnaise business
Ventura Foods, a producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils, and other flavorings, has reached an agreement to acquire the Dressings, Sauces, and Mayonnaise (DSM) business of Cargill. … Continue Reading →
USDA program may improves preschool children’s diet quality
A study published in Pediatrics reveals that including more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk in the food voucher package provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special … Continue Reading →
Syngenta hires Fyrwald as CEO
Syngenta has announced the appointment of J. Erik Fyrwald, currently president and CEO of Univar, as chief executive officer effective June 1. IFT Daily News