• Consumer Group Says NuVal Food Nutrition Scoring System Flawed
    The National Consumer League (NCL) is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review the NuVal nutrition scoring system, which is used in 1,600 stores nationwide, on the basis it is inconsistent with FDA guidance statements and enforcement correspondence, ...More
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    Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
  • UCLA Study Claims Sugar Impairs Learning
    Sugar, Sugar
    A recent UCLA study claims that “binging” on high-sugar sodas and foods impairs the brain’s ability to learn and remember information. ...More
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  • ADM Opens Isolated Soy Protein Plant
    Archer Daniels Midland Company opened its commercial-scale plant to produce its signature CLARISOY product, a transparent, isolated soy protein that offers clarity and high-quality protein nutrition. Production is expected to begin in June. ...More
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  • 51% of Moms Concerned About Food Safety
    Everyone knows becoming a mom means taking on a whole host of responsibilities, but it also evokes a shift in attitudes, such as increased emphasis safety, value and nutrition of everyday purchases. And when it comes to feeding children, 51% of moms are concerned about food ...More
    3 hours ago
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  • Secrets to Getting Preschoolers to Eat More Veggies
    The secret to getting preschoolers to eat more veggies may be as simple as serving water with the meal compared to other sweetened beverages, according to two recent studies published in the journal Appetite. The findings also suggest young adults who drink water with meals ...More
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  • 2013 World Chocolate Masters Competition Opens
    Barry Callebaut has begun the search for the next U.S. National Chocolate Master who will advance to the 2013 World Chocolate Masters to compete against top culinary artisans from 18 countries. ...More
    4 hours ago
    Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
  • Managing Moisture
    Cheesecake
    Careful management of moisture in commercially manufactured foods is essential to product quality and safety. ...More
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    Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
  • Happy Birthday USDA, You Look Great for 150!
    During the height of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln took a pen in hand and signed legislation to establish the U.S. Department of Agriculture—or what he called the “People’s Department"—on May 15, 1862. ...More
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  • From Pills to Palates: Expanding Nutritional Opportunities
    Healthy Drink
    The ongoing influx of GRAS determined ingredients from supplements to foods and beverages offers promising business potential for all involved. ...More
    Yesterday
    Posted in Articles, Nutraceuticals
  • Temperature of Food, Beverages Affects Intensity of Taste
    Changes in the temperature of foods and beverages have an effect on the intensity of sour, bitter and astringent tastes but not sweetness, according to a new study published online in the Chemosensory Perception journal. ...More
    Yesterday
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