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Study Details Increase in Added Sugars

Added sugars increase excess energy and reduce nutrient density in diet

November 14, 2014

The study details an increase in added sugars consumed by American adults by more than 30% (228 calories per day in 1977 to 300 calories in 2009-2010).

Talking About Technology: GMO Answers on Reddit

Cathleen Enright, Ph.D., executive director of the Council for Biotechnology Information and GMO Answers spokesperson answers questions about GMOs

September 29, 2014

"We need to do a better job talking about the technology—what GMOs are, why farmers choose them, what benefits they provide, and what about those assertions of safety risk? If you are skeptical about GMOs and have questions, please ask me," Enright said.

USDA Acquires Protea's LAESI Technology Platform

New direct molecular analysis technology to be used in agricultural research

September 26, 2014

The system will be used by the USDA to identify and screen for mycotoxins in food and feed that can be hazardous to humans and animals.

Dihydrogen Monoxide: Is it Safe for Food

Two-Minute NutraNews Break with David Feder

David Feder , RDN

August 22, 2014

For the record, dihydrogen monoxide is, and has been throughout history, the primary chemical compound used to extinguish fires. What do you think? Shall we eliminate it from our foods and beverages too?

New Product Trends

FDA Nutrition Labeling Changes

Manufacturers face several major and “under-the-radar” changes in FDA’s Proposed Rules on Nutrition Labeling.

Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor

June 12, 2014

Major and “under the radar” changes in FDA’s Proposed Rules on Nutrition Labeling are ahead.

partially hydrogenated oil, nutrition label

FDA Reviews GRAS Status of PHOs

The Food and Drug Administration is currently considering comments on its proposed action to declare partially hydrogenated oils unsafe for food use due to their trans fat content.

Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor

May 21, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently considering comments on its proposed action to declare partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) unsafe for use in food due to their trans fat content.

Vermont to Label GMOs

Vermont's governor signed a new law that could make the state the first to require labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms.

May 12, 2014

The law would take effect in July 2016.

Claiming High

Barry Callebaut has applied to the European Food Safety Authority to extend its existing health claim to include cocoa extract products.

May 7, 2014

Barry Callebaut has received a positive Scientific Opinion issued by EFSA on the background data to extend the existing health claim to cocoa extract products.