Archives for November 19, 2018

'In the US we have this view of what ‘kid food’ is, which is very different from what it is in other countries ...'

FOOD FOR KIDS: We're making progress, but the kids’ menu in many leading restaurant chains remains a ‘nutritional disaster,’ says the CSPI

It’s time to stop blaming parents and accept that the food environment has to change if we are going to improve kids’ diets, says CSPI VP nutrition Dr Margo Wootan, who told delegates at the FoodNavigator-USA FOOD FOR KIDS summit that trying to ensure...

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FDA approves qualified health claim for high oleic oils and reduced risk of coronary heart disease

The FDA has approved a new qualified health claim for edible oils containing high levels of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat shown to have cardiovascular benefits when it replaces saturated fat.

Are tacos gut-friendly? Study unlocks potential functional profile of Mexican staple

The combination of corn tortilla and common beans known as taco may boost the production of beneficial short chain fatty acids in the gut, according to a new study.

Beyond Meat files for IPO: ‘There is a significant international market opportunity for our products’

California-based plant-based protein specialist Beyond Meat has filed for a $100m initial public offering (IPO).

Increased parental interest in gut health of their children creates opportunities for prebiotics

As parents become more aware of the importance of the developing gut microbiome in their infants and children there will be opportunities for prebiotics, says ingredients supplier Beneo.

Taste ‘too subjective’ to copyright: CJEU

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has decided taste cannot be protected by copyright law because it is ‘too subjective’ to stand up legally.

US meat industry reacts to USMCA hearing

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) are among the meat bodies that have testified before the US International Trade Commission to discuss the US Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).