Unpredictable weather, consumer demand cause olive oil, vanilla prices to soar
According to Bloomberg, erratic weather in Spain and Italy is causing shortages in the global olive oil markets, and it is expected to get worse. IFT Daily News
Tag: Cause
WHO agency finds processed meat can cause cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has evaluated the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat. … Continue Reading →
One hundred banners to partake in cause marketing campaign
One hundred grocery retail banners and 30 national consumer brands have pledged to participate in the 2014 Wounded Warrior Project Believe in Heroes campaign, whose mission is to empower injured … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Cause Inititatives (Video)
In the third installment of the 2014 Food Trend Series, The Lempert Reports predicts that brands will reach consumers at the local level through cause initiatives. read more Supermarket News
High-fat, high-calorie diet may cause pancreas cancer in mice
A study published in Cancer Prevention Research shows that mice made obese by being given high-calorie, high-fat diets (HFCD) developed abnormally high numbers of lesions known as pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasias … Continue Reading →
FDA: Arsenic in Rice Won’t Cause Harm
WASHINGTON — The level of arsenic found in rice and rice products is too low to cause immediate health damage, according to FDA researchers. read more Supermarket News
High-glycemic index carbs may cause excess hunger
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that consuming highly processed carbohydrates may cause excess hunger and stimulate brain regions involved in reward and cravings. IFT … Continue Reading →
Phthalates may cause high blood pressure in children
A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows that dietary exposure to DEHP (di-2-ethyhexylphthalate), a common class of phthalate widely used in industrial food production, may cause elevated systolic … Continue Reading →
Leafy greens cause most foodborne illnesses in U.S.
A report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that leafy green vegetables are responsible for more foodborne illnesses than any other food. However, meat … Continue Reading →
Margin Pressures Cause ‘Indigestion’ for Dollar Stores
The transformation of dollar stores from general merchandisers to consumables sellers is fueling rapid growth for the industry, but it’s coming at a price. read more Supermarket News