Study: One-Third of U.S. Seafood Is Mislabeled
WASHINGTON — One-third of seafood sold at restaurants and grocery stores in the U.S. is mislabeled, according to a new report from ocean conservation group Oceana. read more Supermarket News
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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
U.S. restaurant sales, traffic declined in December
Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in December 2012. IFT Daily News
U.S., Mexico Make Tentative Tomato Deal
WASHINGTON — Just a week after an industry trade group warned of a “tomato cliff,” the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has reached an agreement with Mexican tomato … 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 →
Craft beers’ popularity doubles in the U.S.
While the economic downturn has affected consumer spending across many sectors, craft and craft-style beers are defying recessionary trends with an impressive upward trajectory. IFT Daily News
NAS report questions U.S. food stamp program’s effectiveness
According to Reuters, a report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) questions whether the U.S. government’s food stamp program adequately provides for healthy diets for the more than 47 … Continue Reading →
Fresh fruit tops list of most consumed snacks in U.S.
Fresh fruit is not only the top snack food consumed in America, it is also one of the fastest growing, according to new snacking research from The NPD Group, a … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA proposes new food safety rules to prevent foodborne illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. IFT Daily News
U.S. obesity levels for low income children may be on the decline
A study published by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that obesity rates for children ages 2–4 from low income families may be declining. … Continue Reading →