Food and drink
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Food Testing Training Lab Officially Opens
Finally the food safety training lab has come to full application. It has finally been set up officially after being in operation for one year. The International Food Safety Training Lab (IFSTL) was founded to train scientists in different ways to test food safety. This course is open to almost anyone who would like to…
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Organic Juices Recalled for Patulin Mold
Two store brands of organic juices were recalled last week by a grocery store in uptown New York. The recall occurred after it was realized that the juices were contaminated with mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are a natural chemical that are produced by fungi, for example mushrooms or even mold, such as the green mold that grows…
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Business Case for Low Calorie Foods
The Hudson Institute started a campaign for low calorie foods. This was branded better-for-you beverages and foods. The campaign was aimed at showing that the benefits in form of sales, shareholder values, and reputation from the campaign will eventually grow from the implementation and popularization of this program. This program proved that it has the…
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Pumpkin Replacing Apple as Fall’s Favorite Flavor
Despite the long-perceived interest and people’s desire for apple and apple-themed items, particularly in the summer, there has been a growing interest in pumpkin and pumpkin products in the food industry. Major food stores and chains seem fixated on pumpkins. McDonalds has recently been offering pumpkin products ranging from pumpkin pies to pumpkin spice lattes,…
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A Fresh Food Shift Hits Campbell
Americans have shifted towards fresh foods, a move that is likely to affect Campbell’s tremendously. This week, the company claimed that their quarterly profit had dropped by thirty percent since the sales of United States V8 and soups had declined. The results were also hurt by the recently acquired Plum Organics Products. After the results…
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Nutrient-Foods Gaining Preference over Functional Foods
In recent years, function foods, which are deemed to be enhanced with nutrients and other health-beneficial components, have seen a tremendous growth. However, consumers are now choosing natural or naturally nutritious beverages and foods. These are mainly the traditional foods that for many years have been considered to be delicious and beneficial. This finding was…
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Importance of Consuming Seven Portions of Fruit and Vegetables
There are many people who try to eat five portions of vegetables and fruits daily. However, a novel research study has suggested that it is essential for even those people managing to eat five portions to do more. The study in question was conducted by Spanish researchers and findings indicated that people who consumed seven…
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