How does taste work? How our evolving understanding could lead to better food
Our understanding of how we taste is evolving, and with it, the opportunities to create foods that are tastier – and healthier.
Archives for August 26, 2013
US poultry firms recognised for safety performance
Nearly 100 US poultry facilities have been recognised as having “outstanding” employee health and safety performance at a national awards.
‘Room for improvement’ on Fair Trade USA labeling policy, says NGO
Fair Trade USA has finalized its labeling policy after over six months of consultation. NGO Fair World Project supports some of the changes but feels the policy does not go far enough to combat exploitative sugar sourcing.
Costs, adulteration concerns making domestic botanical supply more attractive, expert says
After years of moving overseas, supply and adulteration issues have created a push to bring more botanical dietary supplement manufacturing and sourcing back to North America, says industry insider Greg Cumberford.
Do college students eat like the rest of us? GrubHub finds out
Do college students eat like the rest of us? Broadly yes (washed down by a lot more energy drinks), but there are some notable differences, according to online ordering expert GrubHub, which says students are significantly less likely to place...
Caffeine commentary by FDA deputy commissioner called "reasonable and balanced"
The issue of caffeine in foods has gained momentum recently, with calls by political leaders to FDA to address what they consider to be a growing public health risk. A commentary posted yesterday by Michael R. Taylor, FDA's deputy commissioner for food...
Dairy mineral fortification boosts ultra-filtrated liquid dairy flavor, says Kraft patent
US dairy giant Kraft Foods has moved to patent the use of dairy minerals, such as calcium, sodium and potassium, to enhance the effected "dairy flavor" of four ultra-filtrated liquid dairy products.
CDC: Cyclospora illnesses in Texas not related to Taylor Farms
Hundreds of illnesses from Cyclospora in Texas do not show a connection to Taylor Farms’ salad mix, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
US farming and consumer groups defend COOL
A coalition of food, farming and consumer groups have filed court papers to defend US Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) from a lawsuit launched by meat processors.