New research suggests advice for pregnant women to go easy on fish might have been too restrictive.
October 4, 2013
Researchers at the University of Bristol in England have found that eating fish accounts for only 7% of the mercury in a person's body, much lower than people have assumed.
Fish may not be brain food after all, a new study suggests.
September 30, 2013
Older women with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids did not have any better memory or thinking skills after six years than women with lower levels, says research.
Hormel Foods announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Phillip L. Minerich, vice president of research and development, effective December 31.
September 25, 2013
Dr. Kevin L. Myers, director of product and process development, research and development, will be promoted to vice president of research and development, effective October 28, 2013.
To most consumers, “authentic” means quality, flavor, health -- and even corporate responsibility. Several foodservice brands use those notions of authenticity to connect with demanding diners.
There’s a scene in the movie Almost Famous in which the lead guitarist of the movie’s fictional up-and-coming rock band ditches his bandmates mid-tour in search of something “real” -- real people, real experiences.
The key indicators are looking good: Gross domestic product and disposable personal income are up; unemployment is down; and gas prices and food costs have been relatively stable. Improvement is still slow, but consumers are starting to regain confidence.
Commodity costs, the latest flavor pairings, curiosity about global cuisines and healthy-eating sensibilities are all part of a melting pot of trends that drive menu development.