What's driving the decline in US meat consumption?
Americans still consume more meat than nearly anyone else in the world, but consumption is declining – and people’s reasons for eating less meat have evolved in recent years.
Archives for August 26, 2012
IFT launches food scientist certification scheme
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched a global Certified Food Scientist (CFS) program to recognize applied scientific knowledge and skills in the food industry.
Michelle Obama to appear on Dr. Oz show to plug Let’s Move campaign
First Lady Michelle Obama is due to appear on the Dr. Oz show to discuss two issues that are part of her Let’s Move initiative – improvements to the school lunch program that go into effect this year, and updates to the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.
Instant emulsions: Researchers aim to reduce industry costs with freeze dried sauces and dressings
Findings from a team of Brazilian researchers could help to reduce industry storage and transport costs by improving the way in which emulsions like sauces and salad dressings can be freeze dried.
Brazil orders Nestlé to label GM products
A court in Brazil has ordered Nestlé to impose mandatory labelling for all its products in the country highlighting more than 1% genetically modified (GM) ingredients.