Diets may affect DNA sequences of genes
In a study published in Genome Biology, researchers from the University of Oxford have demonstrated that the diets of organisms may affect the DNA sequences of their genes. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
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'Light’ labels may affect consumer perception
Labeling food products as “light” may affect how consumers perceive their taste, according to a study that appeared in the journal Nutrients. IFT Daily News
Higher food prices disproportionately affect low-income households
According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service’s “Food Price Outlook,” over the past 25 years U.S. households in the lowest income quintile (the poorest 20% of households) … 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 →
Gut microbiome may affect body fat, cholesterol levels
A study published in Circulation Research shows that certain gut bacteria may determine a person’s body fat levels and cholesterol levels. IFT Daily News
Brain stimulation may affect craving, consumption
A study published in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine shows that magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” may affect cravings for and consumption of calorie-dense … Continue Reading →
What recent trend will affect your business most?
New natural food stores like Fresh Thyme Smaller format stores from big players like Wegmans The upscaling of the traditional grocery store, such as Price Chopper’s Market Bistro Other (tell … Continue Reading →
Study: Sweetener concerns don’t affect purchase decisions
Consumer concerns about sweeteners are important, but they do not affect purchase decisions, according to an SN webinar Wednesday. read more Supermarket News
The government cutbacks known as sequestration are affecting or expected to affect programs like food inspections, WIC, meals-on-wheels and GreenChill. What will the impact be on food distribution?
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Shrimp Disease Could Affect Availability
BOSTON — A deadly disease ravaging farmed shrimp in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand could impact global shrimp availability and prices, according to panelists at an educational session on aquaculture … Continue Reading →