Rye is healthy, thanks to an interplay of microbes
Joensuu / FI. (uef) Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye. Published in Microbiome Journal (Springer Nature), the study used a metabolomics...
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Grubhub: Releases «State Of The Plate» Report
Chicago / IL. (grub) The recent solstice marks the start of the summer season, which means we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year! Grubhub Inc., the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today launched its latest report, «»State of the Plate.«» Using data from...
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Unilever CEO warns about undermining credibility
London, UK / Rotterdam, NL. (ul) Unilever’s Chief Executive Alan Jope warned that woke-washing – brand campaigns promising to improve the world but failing to take real action – is undermining the advertising industry’s credibility and trust. Speaking at the 2019 Cannes Lions International...
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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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