FDA and Allergen Thresholds December 14, 2012 The Food and Drug Administration is seeking information to establish “safe thresholds” for the most common food allergens.Read More
Consumers on Restaurant Labeling December 13, 2012 Technomic found that 65% favor nutritional labeling in restaurants.Read More
Cancer-preventive Effects of Rice Bran December 13, 2012 A recent report indicates the latest research on rice bran offers encouraging news of the preventive qualities of the food product.Read More
Depression, Withdrawal from Cutting Fat or Sugar? December 13, 2012 Quitting a fatty or sugary habit can cause depression and withdrawal symptoms.Read More
Sugary Snacks May Impact Brain Function December 12, 2012 Binging on soda, candy and sugary snacks for as little as six weeks may reduce brain function.Read More
Turning to Breakfast December 12, 2012 U.S. consumers are growing more conscious of the importance of a healthy start to the day.Read More
Barry Callebaut Buying Petra Foods' Cocoa December 12, 2012 Barry Callebaut AG agreed to buy Singapore-based Petra Foods Ltd.’s cocoa-ingredients unit for $950 million.Read More
Cinnamon Reduces Blood Glucose Levels December 12, 2012 Adding cinnamon to hot farina cereal was shown to significantly reduce blood glucose levels in healthy normal-weight and obese adults.Read More
Salty Food, Sugary Drinks and Obesity December 11, 2012 Children who eat a lot of salty food also tend to down more sugary drinks -- which, in turn, might be related to their risk of obesity, a new study suggests.Read More
Guilt Adds Flavor? December 11, 2012 Guilt heightens a woman’s enjoyment of sweet treats like chocolates rather than detracting them from it, researchers have found.Read More
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