U.S.: The more affluent, the more organic food
Rockville / MD. (pf) The belief that natural and organic practices produce foods that are tastier, more nutritious, and healthier continues to germinate in the minds of key consumer demographics. The result has created a pervasive and enduring trend that spreads to virtually every corner of the...
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CWC Survey: The Modern American Lunchbreak
Folsom / CA. (cwc) Americans are juggling more work and family responsibilities than ever before, and carving out time to take a full lunch break during an already packed day often falls to the bottom of the priority list. Today, the California Walnut Board + Commission (CWC) released survey findings...
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Food Allergy Epidemic: Junk Food Could Be The Key
Glasgow / Scotland. (esp) Experts at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) presented research that shows higher levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), found in abundance in junk food, are associated...
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U.S. Cheese Day: Report Sees Growth in Ripe Market
Rockville / MD. (pf) U.S. American «National Cheese Day» dairy devotees can rejoice in the knowledge that despite the ripe maturity of the U.S. cheese market it remains a food industry segment bursting with growth and innovation, according to U.S. Food Market Outlook 2019, a report by Packaged...
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UK: Consumers are increasingly eating with conscience
London / UK. (mi) British consumers are increasingly eating with a conscience as latest research from Mintel reveals that last year the nation spent GBP 8.2 billion on ethical food and drink, including organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified products...
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Raises propionate the risk for diabetes and obesity?
Boston / MA. (hsph) Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk of obesity and diabetes, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan...
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Trans Fatty Acids: EU Commission adopts new Regulation
Brussels / BE. (eu) The European Commission adopted a new Regulation to set a maximum limit on the use of industrially produced trans-fat in foods in the EU. The measure aims at protecting consumers’ health and providing Europeans with healthier food options. Over the years, a number of scientific...
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Eating Out: A Date With Glyphosate in 15 Restaurant Chains
Unionville / CT. (gmo) Nonprofit organization GMO Free USA published the report, «Eating Out: A Date with Glyphosate.» The report details the results of food tests for glyphosate residue, across fifteen popular fast food and casual restaurants in the U.S. A sample from Panera Bread, whose primary...
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The Incredible Egg: New ideas from the Eggsperts
Chicago / IL. (aeb) Thanksgiving has turkey and Christmas has candy canes. What about Easter? Eggs, of course. In fact, in 2018 alone, there were 230 million dozen eggs sold during Easter; that’s 2.7 billion eggs during the Easter season. With eggs top of mind this time of year, the American Egg Board...
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Stuffed Eggs Recipes: Perfect for Easter and Beyond
Mission / KS. (ffes) Deviled eggs, also known as stuffed eggs, first appeared in U.S. American cookbooks in the mid-19th century, but the origin can be traced back to ancient Rome where eggs were boiled and seasoned with spicy sauces, according to the History Channel. Today, deviled eggs...
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