February 21, 2013
Popchips: how they made their way into the snack isle
Keith Belling quit his job as a corporate lawyer at age 27 and spent the next 15 years running a series of businesses, including a restaurant chain and a website for small businesses. In 2005, he set out to create a new snack with one of his former em...From the archive
February 11, 2013
Heart Smart Potato Recipe Contest launched by the Idaho Potato Commission
In celebration of American Heart Month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) launched the Heart Smart Recipe Contest with fitness guru Denise Austin and the popular Mr. Food Test Kitchen.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Educational Program on Idaho potatoes for Idaho's Elementary School Children
As the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 75th Anniversary year comes to a close, the IPC has partnered with Idaho’s First Lady, Lori Otter, to launch “Smashed Spuddy Buddy,” an educational and interactive program designed to help teach kids about the nut...From the archive
January 10, 2013
How fast are you eating your french fries?
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week an electronic fork was presented, capable of measuring your eating habits, and alerting when you are eating too fast.From the archive
January 04, 2013
Andy Capp's Hot Fries recalled due to undeclared allergen
ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Andy Capp’s Hot Fries flavor product that may contain the Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries flavor, and, th...From the archive
December 19, 2012
The Little-Noticed Obamacare Provision That Could Make Fast Food Healthier.
One of the least-noticed elements of Obamacare is a federal rule requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus starting in 2013.From the archive
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December 16, 2012
USDA changes school lunch requirements
Under pressure from lawmakers, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed its school lunch requirements to allow more meats and grains. Several farm-state senators from both parties had been pushing USDA to change its school lunch requirements...From the archive
December 04, 2012
Prevenir el cáncer de colon con fécula de papa
El almidón resistente tiene una enzima que puede ayudar a reducir los tumores en las células del colon, según un estudio realizado por el National Cancer Institute.From the archive
November 28, 2012
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.From the archive
November 07, 2012
No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...From the archive
November 06, 2012
USDA makes first purchase of dehydrated granules for a US global feeding program
On October 24, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the purchase of 240 metric tons of dehydrated potato granules and 320 metric tons of dehydrated potato flakes under the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Pro...From the archive
October 24, 2012
Potatoes with higher levels of carotenoids developed by ARS scientists
Potatoes with higher levels of beneficial carotenoids are the result of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) studies to improve one of America's most popular vegetables.From the archive
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October 24, 2012
Investigadores desarrollan papas que contienen niveles más altos de carotenoides
Papas que contienen niveles más altos de los carotenoides beneficiosos son el resultado de estudios por científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS) para mejorar una de las hortalizas más populares en EE.UU.From the archive
October 23, 2012
Consuming wide variety of produce more important than organic, say pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Weighs In For the First Time on Organic Foods for Children. In its report, the AAP cites lower pesticides in organic produce and potentially lower risk of exposure to drug-resistant bacteria, but says the most i...From the archive
October 02, 2012
Indiana-brand Popcorn recalled due to Listeria concerns
Dale and Thomas Popcorn is voluntarily recalling a limited number of ready-to-eat bags of select flavors of Popcorn, Indiana-brand popcorn products because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.From the archive
October 01, 2012
Reducing acrylamide levels in french fries
The process for preparing frozen, par-fried potato strips — distributed to some food outlets for making french fries — can influence the formation of acrylamide in the fries that people eat, a new study has found. Published in ACS’ Journal of Agricult...From the archive
September 20, 2012
Popcorn Consumer awarded $7.2 million in diacetyl flavouring lawsuit
A U.S. federal court jury on Wednesday awarded a Colorado man $7.2 million in damages for developing a chronic condition known as popcorn lung from a chemical used in flavouring microwave popcorn. Jurors agreed with the claims by Wayne Watson, 59, tha...From the archive
September 17, 2012
Why Soda Ban Will Work In Fight Against Obesity
On Thursday, New York City’s Board of Health voted near unanimously to cap the size of sugary drinks to no more that 16-ounces at movie theaters, restaurants, mobile food carts, and sports arenas. The ban, which will take effect from March 12 and won’...From the archive