The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ditched its MyPyramid food icon and replaced it with a plate in a bid to make it easier for Americans to work out what they are supposed to eat.
Dow Agrosciences is confident sales volumes of its omega-9 mono-unsaturate-rich oils will triple in the next two-to-three years as manufacturers making everything from breakfast cereal to microwave popcorn try to cut saturated fat.
Reducing the proportion of fat in the diet could significantly reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, even without weight loss, according to a new study.
Government proposals designed to protect children from junk food marketing are unscientific and counterproductive and should be withdrawn immediately, food manufacturers have argued.
General Mills has signaled its intention to make a bold move into the functional foods market with new products targeting cardiovascular health, cognitive function and weight management.
Although most consumers think they are responsible for making sure the food they eat is nutritious, nearly half hold food manufacturers and processors responsible, according to a new survey.
One in 50 new products launched in the US in 2010 featured the claim ‘no high fructose corn syrup’ (HFCS) compared with just 0.2% in 2006, as manufacturers sought to make marketing capital from avoiding the much-maligned sweetener.
The number of Americans concerned about their weight and making efforts to lose weight has hit a new low, according to a new survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
The US kids’ food market is set to explode in the next five years as food manufacturers try to present themselves as the solution - rather than the cause - of the nation's growing childhood obesity epidemic, according to a new report from Packaged...
Hot cayenne pepper could help burn calories and curb appetite, particularly for people who do not regularly eat spicy food, suggests a new study from Purdue University.
Most states are failing to provide adequate access to healthy food choices and take measures to tackle childhood obesity, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
While the vast majority of Americans (82 percent) accept that weight management is a matter of personal responsibility, almost a third (30 percent) also believe their genes are to blame for their expanding girth, while six out of 10 agree that ‘healthy...
‘Diet’ has become a dirty word – but there are major opportunities to develop the weight management market without focusing on dieting or obesity, according to a Datamonitor analyst.
Developments in food technology have provided many benefits, but have also contributed to poor health since well before the age of artificial trans fats, claims a new commentary in JAMA.
Warning labels on junk foods could work better to deter consumption than taxes alone, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.
People with addictive-like eating behaviours have similar patterns of brain activations to those who suffer from substance dependence, according to new research.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed calorie labeling on food sold from vending machines, as well as on restaurant menus, in an effort to fight back against the nation’s obesity problem.
Trends in weight gain have paralleled trends in intake of added sugars, according to a review of 27 years of Minnesota Heart Survey data presented at an American Heart Association (AHA) event.
People are far more likely to choose low-calorie foods if high-calorie choices are subject to taxes of 25 percent or more – although not everyone is affected, according to a new study.
The Campbell Soup Company has announced a plan to help tackle childhood obesity in its headquarters’ Camden, New Jersey neighborhood, the company has said.
The latest proposal to tax soda at a state level has fizzled, as Hawaiian Senators have voted against a plan to tax sugary drinks by up to 25 cents a bottle.
The digestibility of carbohydrates, and their effects on blood glucose levels, may not affect our feelings of fullness as previously thought, according to a new study by Unilever scientists.
Minnesota state law would prevent people from suing food companies for making them gain weight, under a revived bill proposed by Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City).
Special Edition: 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are still too heavily influenced by political interests – but the initial consumer messaging was ‘fantastic’, according to nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for the first time since 2005, with a number of small changes that could make a big difference for the food industry.
Children’s knowledge and consumption of fast food has a significant impact on their palate and preference for foods that are high in added sugars, salt and fats, according to new research.
Governments should play a more active role in curbing the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages high in saturated fat, trans-fatty acids, free sugars, or salt to children, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Hawaiian governor Neil Abercrombie has proposed establishing a tax on soda and similar beverages in the state, in his first State of the State address.
Major food manufacturers have backed a project uniting several industries to help provide more affordable healthy school meals, driven by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
A new report from the American Dietetics Association (ADA) should act as a ‘call to action’ to engage families and communities in improving children’s diets, the association has said.
Supplementing drinks with soluble fibre dextrin may affect short term energy intake, and could have implications for weight control, according to new research.
High obesity rates and demand for low-fat and fat-free foods could help improve the US market for fat replacement products, after growth slowed during the economic downturn, says a new report from GIA.
A meeting of food scientists and dietitians has produced a paper outlining ways to tackle the challenges of food reformulation to bring the food supply more in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) has partnered with international advocacy group United Way Worldwide (UWW) to work together to help combat obesity, the organizations have said.
Many parents lack understanding of calories and some may think that they are a nutrition fad, according to new research from the Dietary Guidelines Alliance.
Repeated crash dieting could make the brain more susceptible to stress and increase future binge eating of high-fat foods, suggests a new mouse study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it intends to assess consumer reactions to potential changes to Nutrition Facts panels and has requested comments on a proposed study.
Sodium reduction, providing smaller portion sizes, and better portion labeling are key areas for food industry action in light of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to the advisory committee chair.
Whether a product is described as small, medium or large affects consumer perception of portion sizes and could lead to “guiltless gluttony”, according to a new study.
GLG Life Tech has posted higher third quarter profits, driven by increased stevia sales in China, growing demand for natural products in North America and global health concerns, the company has said.
A rapid rise in consumption of ‘ultra-processed’ food and drinks could be the main dietary cause of obesity, claims a new commentary published in the Journal of the World Public Health and Nutrition Association.
Regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of 11 published studies.
Although the Dietary Guidelines for Americans may seem similar to those published in 1980, they contain distinct differences, and certain aspects of Americans’ diets have improved as a result, claims a new commentary.
Formulating reduced fat chocolate using defatted cocoa powder may indeed by the ‘best compromise’ for confectionery producers, says a new study from Nestlé Product Technology.
Supplements of probiotic bacteria combined with dietary counseling may reduce the risk of becoming overweight or obese after pregnancy, suggests a new study from Finland.
The food industry recognizes the need to change the way it makes and markets its products, the Grocery Manufacturers Association said in a presentation to an IOM childhood obesity prevention committee on Thursday.
