Reasoning Behind Eating More than One Scientists are examining the “moreish” power of crisps (chips) after discovering they spark strong impulses in rats. April 12, 2013 The scientific name for not being able to put down a packet of chips or biscuits is "hedonic hyperphagia."Read More
UAS Labs Acquired Lakeview Equity Partners LLC has acquired UAS Laboratories Inc. April 12, 2013 Kevin Mehring will serve as the new president of UAS Labs, and Dr. Greg Leyer as chief scientific officer.Read More
Breakfast Cereal and Obesity Regularly eating cereal for breakfast is tied to healthy weight for kids. April 11, 2013 The new study looked at the role that breakfast, specifically cereal, plays in both weight and nutrition among low-income kids.Read More
Meat Consumption Declines Per capita meat consumption in the U.S. ranks second globally and weighs in at nearly three times the global average. April 11, 2013 Several factors account for a decline in meat consumption.Read More
Senomyx and Firmenich Adjust Sweet Agreement Senomyx Inc. and Firmenich announced that the companies have amended and restated their Sweet Taste Program collaboration agreement. April 11, 2013 The supply agreement has a term of 10 years and is exclusive through 2017.Read More
Alcohol and Calorie Consumption Americans tend to eat more calories and fat on the days they also have alcoholic drinks, a new study suggests. April 11, 2013 In fact, people who drink more tend to have poorer diets in general, compared to those who drink less. Read More
Adding Spice Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research. April 10, 2013 The ethnic food category experienced solid yearly sales performance, especially during the recession.Read More
AMI on Meat Study Attempts to link cardiovascular disease to a single compound that is found at safe levels in red meat oversimplifies this complex disease. April 10, 2013 The AMI release notes the study's authors, themselves, say red meat is not to blame.Read More
New IDDBA Board The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association board of directors announced new titles for officers and staff at its board meeting. April 10, 2013 Voni Woods, senior director of Deli, Giant Eagle Inc., is the chairman of the IDDBA board of directors.Read More
Yogurt in the U.S. Packaged Facts forecasts that U.S. retail sales of yogurt will approach $9.3 billion by 2017. April 9, 2013 Sales of yogurt in the U.S. continue to rise and are projected to improve further upon their $7.3 billion reported in 2012. Read More