The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is alerting consumers that the brownie mix dessert included in the breaded chicken nugget meal trays produced by … Continue Reading →
A new survey of children’s and teenagers’ eating habits at fast-food restaurants suggests that consumption levels of sugary drinks are closely tied to their automatic inclusion in “combo meal” packages. … Continue Reading →
More than a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18–34, as the practice of modular eating … Continue Reading →
Contrary to popular belief, Americans aren’t just snacking all day long; they still do eat three main meals a day, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) School Breakfast Program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has made it possible to feed more than 14 million students breakfast each school day. … Continue Reading →
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that a bill to improve the nutritional value of fast-food restaurant meals marketed to children—like McDonald’s Happy Meals—could have … Continue Reading →
Most schools in the United States are implementing healthy practices to help meet federal school meal standards by offering whole grains, more fruits and vegetables, and reducing sodium content, according … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) has issued new data showing that 95% of U.S. schools are successfully meeting the updated meal standards made possible … Continue Reading →
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that schools collaborating with professionally-trained chefs to improve the taste of healthy meals may increase students’ fruit and vegetable consumption. IFT Daily News
Consumers believe seafood, vegetarian, and vegan entrees are more healthful than those containing beef, pork, chicken, or turkey, according to Technomic’s new Center of the Plate: Seafood & Vegetarian Consumer … Continue Reading →
