Articles by David Feder , RDN

Weighted Opinions

Our diabetic patients should have their blood sugar managed and our heart patients should have their cholesterol levels normalized

David Feder , RDN

January 8, 2016

Keeping someone in therapy for years was not only frowned upon, it was deemed a mark of incompetence.

Slowing Obesity with Weight Management Formulations

Formulations for weight management must become more sophisticated as the need to turn around the obesity freight train becomes more urgent

David Feder , RDN

December 7, 2015

What happened? Well into its second generation, the obesity epidemic, rather than abating, is getting worse.

Steal This Formulation!

Suppliers don’t want to be product manufacturers, yet some are feeling forced into it

David Feder , RDN

October 21, 2015

In my rebellious youth, one of the big symbols of the counterculture movement was Abbie Hoffman’s 1971 manifesto, “Steal This Book.” In many ways, the title was the best part. Inside, the guide for waging protest against the military-industrial complex was both heavy on the impractical and rapidly obsolete.

Demand for Fats and Oils in Food Product Development

Edible oil producers are presenting multiple technologies and solutions to meet exponentially growing demands of consumers and manufacturers

David Feder , RDN

July 14, 2015

In an industry like food ingredients that is seemingly defined by the need for constant innovation, edible oils might seem to be fairly humdrum.

Balancing Low-Sodium Products and Gourmet Salt Demand

Product developers cleverly balance demand for new products featuring gourmet salts as well as reduced-sodium profiles

Winston Boyd PhD

David Feder , RDN

June 12, 2015

Demand for low-sodium foods is as strong as the growth in the gourmet salt market. What’s behind the dichotomy?

Heart Health 21C

New research shows room for saturated fats in a heart healthy diet

David Feder , RDN

May 14, 2015

Despite extensive research into the environmental factors that affect cardiovascular health, the consensus regarding what constitutes a heart-healthy diet appears, once again, to have been thrown into a state of flux.

Noodle Mania

The American passion for noodles is matched only by processors’ passion for making new and exciting pasta dishes

David Feder , RDN

May 13, 2015

Consumers continue to enjoy a big love affair with noodles.

Paleo Must Die!

Presenting paleo as healthy is oxymoronic

David Feder , RDN

April 13, 2015

Last month was hectic. Several key conferences and expos land in March, and they provide material to keep food and beverage industry editors busy all year.

The Future of Curry-Flavored Foods

Food product developers are tapping into a growing “curry culture” driven by the expanded culinary influences of new Americans

Raminder Bindra, Contributing Editor

David Feder , RDN

April 9, 2015

Curries are a centuries-old staple in Southwest and Southeast Asian cuisines that saw popularity in mainstream America predominantly in restaurants until only a short while ago.

Allergen-Free Formulating

Going to formulate for the Big 8? Processors have no room for error when it comes to protecting for allergies and sensitivities to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, eggs, wheat, soy or milk.

David Feder , RDN

February 17, 2015

In all surveys prognosticating the biggest trends in the food and beverage industry for 2015, allergen-free formulation keeps landing at or near the top.

Circana Highlights 2025 CPG Pacesetters

Bush’s Beans Debuts Summer-Inspired Flavors

Whole Foods Expands Daily Shop Format

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