Addressing issues such as protein content, shelf life, stability and nutrient levels as well as technology, labeling, health claims, specifications, characteristics and applications for grains, such as wheat, rice, corn, rye, and oats; specialty grains and seeds, such as flax, buckwheat, quinoa and millet; pasta and noodles from grain; and domestic and tropical tubers, such as potato, yucca and sweet potatoes.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and people who eat eggs for breakfast are more likely to feel full during the day compared to those opt for a bowl of cereal, according to new research presented during the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France. ...More
Only when formulated with an eye to delivering targeted nutrition and satisfaction can a “slimming" bar play its part in helping consumers do just that. ...More
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) announced the opening of its new solutions center located in the technical development center at GPC headquarters in Muscatine, Iowa. ...More
The National Restaurant Association announced Applebee's and Chick-fil-A joined Kids LiveWell program that helps parents and kids make more healthful menu selections when eating out. Since the initiative launched in July 2011, participation has quadrupled to 96 restaurant ...More
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine researchers investigating the mechanisms by which season of birth impacts on food allergy risk suggest children born in the fall have a higher risk of food allergies, according to a new study published in the journal Allergy. The study found ...More
Horizon Milling LLC, a joint venture formed by Cargill, Inc., and CHS, Inc., is expanding and upgrading its Saginaw flour milling facility to enhance milling efficiencies and capabilities. ...More
Indian Harvest developed a Tri-Color Quinoa to add to its whole-grain Boutique line. Tri-Color Quinoa is a mix of white, red and black grains that yields a nutty flavor, pleasing mouthfeel and is naturally gluten-free. ...More
Consuming a low-glycemic index (LGI) breakfast may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, according to research presented last month at the Institute of Food Technologists' Wellness 12 meeting. The findings also ...More
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 16-5 on April 27 to advance the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a half-trillion dollar farm and food plan and the first key test of support to reauthorize the 2012 Farm Bill set to expire Sept. 30, 2012. The ...More