More than 15,000 food professionals found themselves in New Orleans for the 2011 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, held June 11–14, when 900 exhibitors gathered to show their latest products and innovations.
U.S. consumers’ food tastes continue to evolve, according to a newly released survey that reveals Americans most want to see “Natural,” “Organic” or “Grown in the USA” product labels on their food.
Drinking green tea appears to cut "bad" cholesterol, while leaving levels of good cholesterol unchanged, and encouraging people to drink more of the beverage could have significant health effects, according to a study.
China's Ministry of Health has issued a national standard on compound food additives to better regulate the production and use of such additives and ensure food safety.
While eggs are well known to be an excellent source of proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals, researchers at the University of Alberta recently discovered they also contain antioxidant properties, which helps in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
A new study has found that food and dietary supplements rich in folates appeared to reduce colorectal cancer risk, according to a release by the American Gastroenterological Association.
Natural sweeteners derived from the stevia plant could be authorized for EU-wide use by the end of the year, after governments approved their sale in certain foodstuffs, the European Union's executive said on Tuesday.
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