CDC: Adults Consuming Fewer Calories from Fast Food
ATLANTA — Adults have consumed fewer of their daily calories from fast food in recent years than they did a few years ago, according to a new report from the … Continue Reading →
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Study: U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program alleviates food insecurity
A study published in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Amber Waves shows that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may reduce the number of recipient households with very low food … Continue Reading →
Adults cut back fast food, but U.S. kids still eat too much fat
A study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that American adults have made a little progress in recent years in cutting back on calories … Continue Reading →
From Food Safety to Storms, Good Crisis Management Starts Before the Crisis
Advance industry preparation for emergencies such as storms and food safety issues can ease challenges when they actually occur. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Nominations open for The World Food Prize
Nominations are being accepted now through May 1 for The World Food Prize, the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the … Continue Reading →
Food Trend, Sustainability Experts Launch The Food Journal
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Food Journal, which each issue will provide an in-depth analysis on one topic important to the entire food chain, launches today with an examination California’s … Continue Reading →
Prepared Food Departments Upgrade Menus
Retailers are adding value to their healthy menu items in lots of ways, including underscoring freshness. read more Supermarket News
Sequestration Could Sideline USDA Food Safety Inspectors
WASHINGTON — The looming sequestration budget cuts include the possibility that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will furlough its food safety inspectors for two weeks, an action industry groups say … Continue Reading →
Guelph Food Technology Centre merges with NSF International
The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC), a Canadian leader in food safety certification, training, quality, and technical solutions, has merged with NSF International, a global public health and safety organization. … Continue Reading →
U.S. consumers’ interest in local food grows
The local food movement is spreading—from rural farm market stands to supermarket shelves. IFT Daily News