Labels affect consumer portion size perception, suggests study
Whether a product is described as small, medium or large affects consumer perception of portion sizes and could lead to “guiltless gluttony”, according to a new study.
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Professor reaches ‘healthy weight’ on junk food diet
The nutrition professor who undertook a calorie-controlled diet based on high-fat snack foods has lost 27 pounds in ten weeks, bringing his weight into the ‘normal’ range, according to the Facebook page tracking his progress.
Low fat diets could increase heart disease risk, say nutrition experts
Many Americans aim to eat low-fat foods but there is strong evidence that replacing fat with carbohydrates could be harmful to health, according to nutrition experts at the ADA conference in Boston last week.
Study predicts future US snack trends
A study claims to predict future US consumption and snack trends and help manufacturers adjust their business strategies to the “changing market”.
Lead levels in canned fruits and juices pose no health risk - FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed it has detected lead in a range of canned fruit and juice products – but said the levels were too low to pose a health hazard.
Report outlines strategies to woo cautious consumers
The food industry needs to target innovation, increase affordability and better communicate value, as consumers are still rooted in recessionary shopping behaviors, according to a new report from SymphonyIRI.