New soybean oil should help eliminate artificial trans fat 11.11.2013 By Jeff Gelski High-oleic soybean oil should be available in significant quantities by 2016.Read More
Artificial trans fats no longer GRAS: FDA 11.11.2013 By Keith Nunes The food-safety agency is moving to remove partially hydrogenated oils from processed foods.Read More
First Lady holds summit on food marketing to children 09.19.2013 By Eric Schroeder Asks food companies to ‘lead the way’ on healthier eating.Read More
Antibiotic resistance a major threat: CDC 09.17.2013 By Keith Nunes Agency makes recommendations to better control antibiotic use.Read More
Study finds change in obesity related behaviors 09.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Healthy eating and exercise are up, TV watching and sweets consumption are down.Read More
Multiple approaches needed to treat youth obesity 09.11.2013 By Jeff Gelski The American Heart Association presents ideas for treatment.Read More
Research shows US obesity rates high, stable 08.16.2013 By Bryan Salvage A new report says 13 states now have adult obesity rates more than 30 percent, 41 states have rates of at least 25 percent and every state is above 20 percent. Read More
CDC reports slight decline in obesity among preschoolers 08.07.2013 By Eric Schroeder At least 12 percent of preschoolers are considered obese.Read More
Ahead of the curve 07.24.2013 By Larry Aylward Processors focused on portion-controlled meats assess their market segment.Read More