Nutrition Trends

Highlights

Regulatory Compliance

Feds Consider Front-Pack Nutrition Info

Sept. 7, 2022

Front-of-package nutrition information has become front-of-mind, in advance of a White House summit on nutrition and health.

Animal Proteins

Canadian Label Law Exemption Sought for Ground Beef

June 21, 2022

Canadian authorities are weighing appeals from marketers of ground beef who don’t want their products flagged under an impending health warning law.

Nutrition Trends

Study: Industry Funding Skews Nutrition Research

Dec. 17, 2020

Food industry funding of nutrition studies is more pervasive and influential than is generally thought, according to a new scientific paper.

Nutrition Trends

Study Hits Internet Videos for Unhealthy Food

Oct. 26, 2020

YouTube influencers are becoming a “stealth marketing” vehicle for selling unhealthy food to children, according to a new study.

Nutrition Trends

Whole Foods Reveals Trend Predictions

Oct. 20, 2020

Wellness, hearty breakfasts and re-imagined pantry staples are among the predictions in Whole Foods’ annual list of food trends.

Nutrition Trends

Panel Cuts Recommended Allowance of Added Sugar

Sept. 29, 2020

A federal committee on dietary guidelines is recommending a lower target for added sugars in the American diet.

Nutrition Trends

Court Rejects Rollback of School Nutrition Rules

April 15, 2020

An effort by the USDA to roll back nutritional standards for school meals has been rejected by a federal court.

Nutrition Trends

Report: Up to a Third of Food Wasted Globally

Feb. 26, 2020

Food waste is a bigger problem than previously believed and will get worse, according to a new study.

Business Strategies

IFT18 To Feature its Largest Exhibit Hall Ever

March 2, 2018

IFT18 will include more than 1,000 global exhibits, showcasing the latest products and innovations in food science and technology.

Recent

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Product Focus: Plant Protein

Jan. 22, 2018

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Fats, Oils, Omegas

Food Focus: Foods for Weight Management

Dec. 27, 2017

Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

Convenience Stores Tout Healthier Food

Oct. 24, 2017

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Fibers, Flours, Grains, Rice

Product Focus: Ancient Grains’ Continued Growth

Oct. 18, 2017

Business Strategies

Kellogg to Acquire RXBAR for $600 Million

Oct. 9, 2017

FDA Blocks New York On Calorie Posting

Aug. 17, 2017

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Sweetening Solutions

Ingredients for Children's Health

Aug. 3, 2017

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Business Strategies

Harris Teeter Launches Free-From Health Program

May 2, 2017

Global Bottled Water Market ‘May Double,’ Report Finds

Lauren R. Hartman

Jan. 23, 2017

Ancient-Grains

Fibers, Flours, Grains, Rice

New Product Trends for 2017

Jan. 10, 2017

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Nutrition Trends

Formulation Trends for 2017

Dec. 30, 2016

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New Food Products

Product Focus: Holiday Inspirations

Dec. 20, 2016

'Tis the season for flavors from eggnog to hot cocoa to pumpkin spice. Although these flavors can be found in all types of holiday-inspired foods, the candy category leads the...

Business Strategies

Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to Step Down Next Year

Dec. 9, 2016

Coca-Cola Co.'s CEO Muhtar Kent will be succeeded by COO James Quincey, effective May 1, 2017.

USDA Proposes Changes to Nutrition Facts Panel for Meat, Poultry Products

Lauren R. Hartman

Dec. 2, 2016

On Dec. 1, the USDA proposed revisions to the Nutrition Facts panel for meat and poultry products, amending regulations published in May.

More Cities Opt for Soda Taxes

Nov. 16, 2016

Proponents for a tax on soda and other soft drinks may get thirsty for more as voters approved ballot initiatives for the taxes in Boulder, Colo. and three California cities. ...