Fast food slow to change
A study published in AgResearch shows that while trans fat content has declined in fast-food chain restaurant meals over the past 18 years, portion sizes have not. IFT Daily News
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Fast food has changed little in nearly 20 years
Two studies published in Preventing Chronic Disease show that there has been little change in fast food portion sizes and product formulation between 1996 and 2013. IFT Daily News
Contribution of fast food to children’s diets
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that 14% of children’s’ calories come from fast food. The study also examines what types of fast food children consume. IFT Daily News
The Lempert Report: The best and worst of fast food (video)
The Lempert Report discusses a Consumer Reports survey where consumers say which fast food chains are better — and which ones are worse. read more Supermarket News
Fast growing retailers, ‘radical’ Whole Foods, and other trending stories
Readers have been interested in the top 10 markets where Safeway and Albertsons compete and the new president of Target in Canada. read more Supermarket News
Food News Today: Does fast food make you sad? (video)
According to a new study from University of Toronto, people who looked at pictures of fast food became unhappy. Food News Today also reports on USDA wanting for students’ ideas, … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Are Fast Food Chains Getting Slower? (Video)
The Lempert Report says fast-food restaurants need to pick up the pace despite all the hurdles. read more Supermarket News
Childhood obesity may be linked to TV fast food advertising
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that childhood obesity may be associated with receptiveness to TV fast food advertising. IFT Daily News
The Lempert Report: Fast Food Menus Get a Makeover (Video)
At three of the nation’s Fast Food giants — McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Taco Bell — menu changes reflect new thinking when it comes to food inventiveness and availability. read more … Continue Reading →
Safeway ‘Fast Forward’ Card Piques Interest
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said last week it has no immediate plans to expand its initial test of a new payment program that avoids bank fees, though it has … Continue Reading →