Articles Tagged with ''USDA''

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FDA Launches Education Initiative on Genetically Engineered Foods

Feed Your Mind is a new outreach program that aims to increase consumer awareness and understanding of genetically engineered foods
May 22, 2020
GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today's food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.
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FDA Authorizes Qualified Health Claim for Oils High in Oleic Acid

Food companies with existing products which meet FDA requirements can consider adding the health claim to labels of foods made with the ingredient
November 26, 2018
High oleic soybean oil oleic acid levels exceed 70% and can go as high as 75%, and the oil is lower in saturated fat compared to some other high-stability oils commonly used in food production.
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DuPont Nutrition & Health Supports USDA Carrageenan Decision

Decision to include carrageenan in organic foods affirms safety and value of the ingredient
April 5, 2018
In making its decision to reject the NOSB’s recommendation, the USDA considered the scientific evidence and stakeholder comments, ultimately reaffirming carrageenan’s safety and value as a food ingredient. In the Federal Register notice, the USDA stated that “carrageenan continues to be necessary for handling agricultural products because of the unavailability of wholly natural substitutes.
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USDA Survey: Where Americans Shop For Groceries?

Research also studies how American consumers travel to grocery stores
April 2, 2015
We’ve long recognized that what we eat affects our health. But distances to stores offering healthy and affordable foods—as well as travel modes—can play a role in what gets purchased and consumed. Are the poor at a disadvantage when it comes to getting to a grocery store? How do shoppers—poor and not poor—travel to their main grocery store and how far do they travel to get there?
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USDA Acquires Protea's LAESI Technology Platform

New direct molecular analysis technology to be used in agricultural research
September 26, 2014
The system will be used by the USDA to identify and screen for mycotoxins in food and feed that can be hazardous to humans and animals.
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Extra Assistance to Improve Food Quality

Getting even a bit of extra money for buying more fruits and vegetables can help the poor improve their shopping habits and eat healthier foods.
July 25, 2013
People on food stamps who received such incentives ate 25% more produce than who did not.
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New Research on Eggs and Cholesterol

Newer Research from USDA on eggs and cholesterol adds “insurance” to health benefits of eggs.
March 22, 2013
A recent National Egg Product School presentation given by Mitch Kanter, Ph.D. (of the Egg Nutrition Center) introduced new research on eggs and cholesterol
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Sea Food Differently

September 20, 2012
High Liner Foods USA used the School Nutrition Association’s recent annual conference to debut USDA Commodity Alaska Pollock (High Liner label), including whole-grain breaded nuggets, sticks, and fish-shaped nuggets (1oz) and portions (3.6oz); and Viking brand Alaska Pollock, including whole-grain breaded nuggets, sticks and fish-shaped nuggets (1oz) and portions (3.6oz)
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