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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Opposes Milk Labeling Petition

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:28:00 GMT

The organization disputes claims that proposed labeling changes to milk cartons would promote healthier eating practices and reduce childhood obesity.

40% Of Youth Use Calorie Info At Fast-Food Restaurants

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:14:00 GMT

Girls and obese youth were most likely to consider their caloric intake, according to a study published in the Journal of Public Health.

Dean Foods Completes Spin-Off of WhiteWave Foods

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:28:00 GMT

Dallas-based dairy processor Dean Foods Company has completed its spin-off of Colorado-based WhiteWave Foods, the maker of Horizon Organic and Silk Soymilk. With the completion of the distribution, Dean Foods continues to own 19.9% interest in WhiteWave.

Food Retailers: Meet the "Hybrid Consumer"

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:25:00 GMT

Rabobank predicts the food retail sector will become increasingly polarized with premium and value products at different ends of the spectrum, making it difficult for the middle market to keep share.

Menu Labeling Lowers Women's Caloric Intake

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:00 GMT

Menu labeling has raised awareness of calorie content in restaurant meals and slightly reduced women's caloric intake, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Beer Attains Highest Growth Among Top Global Brands

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:59:00 GMT

Beer ranked first in the highest-growth category of this year's BrandZ Top 100 list of most valuable global brands, with McDonald's and Coca-Cola falling among the top 10.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Remains Bullish on TEN-calorie Strategy

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:00 GMT

The 10-calorie Dr Pepper must have shown promise because the concept has been expanded to other drinks, including 7 Up, Canada Dry, A&W, Sunkist and RC Cola.

Tate & Lyle Opens New Technical Service Facility in Mexico City

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:00 GMT

Tate & Lyle opened its new Technical Service Center in Mexico City. The facility is part of Tate & Lyle’s extensive global network of innovation, application and technical service centers that provide application development, rapid prototyping and complete formulation, process and evaluation expertise to help food and beverage customers’

Will Texas Gov. Perry OK Ban on Sugary Drinks in School?

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:07:00 GMT

The legislation prohibits public elementary, middle or junior high schools from selling beverages other than water without added sweeteners and other nutrition drinks during school hours.

David Michael Names Acacia Distribution Partner

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:51:00 GMT

David Michael & Co., global manufacturer of flavors, natural colors and stabilizers named Acacia Special Chemicals its distribution partners in Sub Saharan Africa.

A Snapshot of Today’s U.S. Consumer

Lynn Kuntz — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The IFIC “2013 Food & Health Survey" gives insight on what consumers are thinking about dietary issues and food and beverage products, with some surprising results.

FMI Meets With USDA, FDA Over Listeria Risks in Delis

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:21:00 GMT

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on May 22 took part in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public meeting regarding the interagency risk assessment for Listeria monocytogenes in retail delicatessens.

Calcium-Rich Diet May Help Women Live Longer

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:42:00 GMT

Women who consume a diet rich in dairy foods, non-dairy foods or supplements may have a longer lifespan compared those who do not have a calcium-rich diet, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Prenatal Dairy, Seafood Intake May Increase Child's IQ

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:42:00 GMT

Pregnant women who consume iodine-rich foods, such as milk, dairy products and seafood, may help boost their children's IQs, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The findings suggest iodine deficiency during gestation can pose a risk to the developing infant.

Researchers Find Food Manufacturers Cut Trans Fat Content

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:58:00 GMT

Researchers noticed a sizeable decrease in trans fat between 2007 and 2008 when the average content of the substance decreased by 30%.

Vegetable Juices Launches New Website

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:55:00 GMT

Vegetable Juices, Inc., has redesigned its website to provide food and beverage products manufacturers discover solutions for adding flavor, texture, healthy aspects and visual appeal to their product lines. The website now matches the year-long effort by Vegetable Juices to update its image and brand.

A World of Flavor and Color: Purées to Suit Every Application

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:35:00 GMT

Sauces and dressings are heating up the marketplace and when blended with the right selection of fresh ingredients, present literally thousands of options to take advantage of today’s tending fusion, ethnic and retro-classic flavor sensations. Haliburton purees and fresh vegetable varieties and cuts offer superior taste and texture while our

Study Shows Subtle Health Effects of Vegetables

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:23:00 GMT

TNO researchers demonstrated the subtle health effects of vegetables for the first time, according to a study published in the May 2013 issue of Genes and Nutrition.

Scientists Investigate New Uses For Olive Pomace

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:00 GMT

Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working with California olive growers and olive oil processors to find a new, environmentally friendly and profitable use for pomace, an olive byproduct typically considered food waste.

U.S. Beverage Sales Experience 1% Increase

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:00 GMT

The 2012 beverage sales increase marks a third year of growth after two consecutive declining years, according to data from Beverage Marketing Corporation.

DSM, World Vision Partner to Nourish Millions of Vulnerable Children

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, and World Vision, a global development organization, today announced a partnership to nourish the world's most vulnerable children. By 2016, the DSM-World Vision partnership aims to contribute to the reduction of the 165 million children under age 5 years across the globe who are

USDA Puts Brakes on Monsanto, Dow GMO Crop Petitions

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:00 GMT

Dow is seeking to deregulate corn and soybean varieties that are resistant to an herbicide known as 2, 4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) while Monsanto has asked USDA to deregulate a soybean and cotton variety that are resistant to the herbicide, dicamba.

Savoury Systems Bolsters Sales in Southeast

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:00 GMT

Savoury Systems International (SSI) has appointed Dale Braddy to Southeastern U.S. sales broker where he will be responsible for strengthening brand awareness in the Southeast.

Image Gallery: Ice Cream—Summer's Dessert Headlines

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:14:00 GMT

Ice cream headlines in news from around the world as ice cream brands, makers and shop owners compete to creatively reinvent summer's perfect treat.

Common Sense in California? YES!

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:00 GMT

The next battlefield in the GMO wars is New England.

Review: Time to Re-evaluate Saturated Fat Recommendations

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:27:00 GMT

Saturated fats per se may not be responsible for many of the adverse health effects with which they have been associated, and it is time to re-evaluate the dietary recommendations that focus on lowering serum cholesterol and to use a more holistic approach to dietary policy, according to a review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition.

DSM Wins Human Nutrition Innovation Award

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:00 GMT

DSM China Ltd. won the Nutrition Innovation Gold Award in recognition of its contribution to nutritional science by enhancing and improving human nutrition and the support it offers to the academic community in product development and applications.

Plastic Food Packaging Linked to High Blood Pressure in Kids

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:00 GMT

Dietary exposure to phthalates that can leech from plastic packaging and mix with food may cause significant metabolic and hormonal abnormalities in children, especially during early development, according to a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. The findings also suggest certain types of phthalates could compromise heart health in

Bühler Joins Partners in Food Solutions Consortium

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:00 GMT

Partners in Food Solutions, a nonprofit organization founded by General Mills, announced Switzerland-based Bühler has joined its consortium of food companies working to improve the ability to produce high-quality, nutritious and safe food at affordable prices, and to increase demand for the crops of smallholder farmers who supply those businesses,

Eating Candy Doesn’t Increase Obesity, CVD Risk

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:00 GMT

Good news for candy lovers. Adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight nor have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease than people who eat candy once a week or even less than three times a month, according to a new study published in the Nutrition Journal.

New GMO Apples Do Not Brown, Bruise

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:00 GMT

Two varieties of genetically modified apples may hit the market by the end of 2013, as reported by ANI News.

Compound in Mediterranean Diet Inhibits Cancer Cells

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:00 GMT

A compound found in parsley, celery and other plant products, including apples, oranges and nuts that are part of the Mediterranean diet, may stop breast cancer cells from inhibiting their own death, according to a new study published online in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Foster Farms Recalls RTE Grilled Chicken Strips in 6 States

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:51:00 GMT

Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain the allergens wheat and soy, which are not declared on the product label, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced May 21.

What’s Bleach Doing in My Fruit?

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

It’s not uncommon to find stories in the popular media that frighten people away from processed food by pointing out some scary sounding chemicals used in food production. How do these “dangerous toxins" get in our food?

Snack Food Association Names Tom Dempsey CEO

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:51:00 GMT

The Snack Food Association has named Tom Dempsey, former president of UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., as its new chief executive officer effective July 1, 2013. Dempsey’s focus will be to help increase SFA’s value to its members, while helping to develop a long-term strategy that will make the association increasingly successful into the next decade.