10/11/2009
Food safety isn’t glamorous or sexy. It’s often difficult and esoteric, and is sometimes at odds with certain of today’s trends, like “fresh,” “natural” and “organic.” ...
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10/06/2009
Food labeling, particularly calorie counts, is really a win-win situation.
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09/23/2009
The latest buzz is all about sustainability in consumer goods, including food and beverages. If you haven’t already started, it’s time to look at sustainability and reap the rewards.
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09/10/2009
Ever since researchers discovered acrylamide, a suspected human carcinogen, occurs naturally in many protein-containing foods subjected to high heat, the topic pops up in terms of toxicity (or not), formation and prevention, and regulation.
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09/02/2009
Over the past several weeks, a theme of better children’s foods seems to be emerging as an industry focus―one we should be addressing for the future of our children’s health.
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08/26/2009
As one weapon in the fight against obesity, new federal legislation in the health-care reform bill is poised to require restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to display nutrition information, calorie counts and “suggested daily caloric intake” on their menus.
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08/19/2009
Mintel research posits sodium as “the next trans fat,” an apt comparison on a number of levels: not just nutritionally, but from a food-science perspective, in terms of flavor and functionality, as well.
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