The food science program at the University of Massachusetts recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art, 7,800 square foot research facility focused on discovering how nutritional value and accessibility to healthy foods can be improved in the supply of food at the national and international level.
Children who lack access to healthy foods, particularly fruit and vegetables, are twice as likely to develop behavioral problems, a Queensland study found.
The FDA, after long stating that no scientific evidence conclusively links the petroleum-based colorants to hyperactivity and other ills, has agreed to reassess them.
A U.S. food advocacy group is offering a mobile application on food additive safety directly to iPhones, iPads, the iPod Touch and Android-equipped devices.
A Georgia food company announced a $34.4 million cash deal to acquire Tasty Baking Co., the iconic maker of Tastykakes and other packaged sweets that earlier this year was forced by financial difficulties to explore a merger or sale.
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