Nutrition

February 11, 2016

Pass the Potassium, with Idaho Potatoes

Idaho® potatoes are a significant source of potassium - an essential nutrient that many Americans do not get enough of on a daily basis.

February 09, 2016

Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides

Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides, which are sometimes made from PHO

January 18, 2016

Colourful Perupas of potato company HZPC nominated for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

HZPC proudly announces the nomination of their potato concept WOW! Colourful Perupas® for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2016.

January 16, 2016

PEI Potatoes Remain a Cost-Effective Vegetable for Canadian Consumers

The softening Canadian dollar has in many cases driven up the cost of imported produce and this is being reflected in grocery store prices. However, one staple vegetable that has not experienced the same jump in prices is Prince Edward Island Potatoes.

October 28, 2015

Researchers turn potato processing waste into eco-friendly plastic films

Researchers of the University of Alberta offer a green alternative to petroleum-based plastics used in food packaging by turning potato byproducts into eco-friendly plastic films

Bakery products in Taiwan; Many bakery products still contain trans fats

September 13, 2015

Taiwan to ban trans fat in processed food

In Taiwan, the Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare is taking steps to remove artificial trans fat from Taiwan’s food supply chain.

September 01, 2015

Potato Nutrition ABC - brought to you by the United States Potato Board

Just in time for the back to school season, here is your A to Z guide on potato nutrition, brought to you by the United States Potato Board.

August 28, 2015

Colorful potatoes may pack powerful cancer prevention punch

Researchers of Penn State University discovered that compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer.

May 21, 2015

What is Your Health Worth? Snapshot of American Health and Nutrition Perceptions

With the theme “What’s Your Health Worth?”, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 10th anniversary Food and Health Survey is offering a wealth of new insights into Americans’ health and nutrition, including perceptions of their own health.

April 30, 2015

Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that a diet high in potassium may protect teenagers from high blood pressure in adulthood. Since potatoes are a major dietary source of potassium, the potato sector should take note of this research.

April 24, 2015

Food Industry criticized for exercise-messaging

Physical activity has little role in tackling obesity - and instead public health messages should squarely focus on unhealthy eating, doctors say.

Dr. Stefan Doboczky, member of the Managing Board of Royal DSM, H. E. Jacques Werner, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Singapore, and Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of Singapore’s Economic Development Board

March 29, 2015

DSM opens Nutrition Innovation Center in Singapore to support customers in Asia-Pacific

DSM Nutritional Products has opened a Nutrition Innovation Center for Asia Pacific as part of DSM’s new S$8.8 million premises at Mapletree Business City, further strengthening Singapore’s thriving nutrition science and technology ecosystem.

March 05, 2015

WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake among adults and children

A new WHO guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. A further reduction to below 5% or roughly 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day would provide additional health benefits.

March 01, 2015

McDonalds India has cut sodium in its French Fries by 20%

Last month, McDonald's India has cut the amount of calories and salt on its Indian menu as it fights to hold on to customers in a rapidly growing developing market where newer, healthier fast-food options are just starting to catch on.

Global dietary patterns among men and women in 187 countries in 2010

February 26, 2015

Are we eating healthier now than 20 years ago?

A study published in The Lancet Global Health shows that in an analysis of worldwide dietary patterns, overall diet quality worsened across the globe even as consumption of healthier foods increased in many countries.

February 24, 2015

Canadian view on healthy eating is changing

According to the Canadian Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report, consumers place an increasingly high priority on health, and more are seeking healthy options away-from-home, but their behaviour and attitudes towards healthy eating are evolving.

February 20, 2015

US: 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submits report

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submitted its recommendations to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in order to inform the 2015 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

January 25, 2015

Confirmed: French Fried Potatoes NOT a Source of Trans Fat

New Research Confirms French Fried Potatoes Are Not a Source of Trans Fat

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