The EU ruled that honey containing traces of pollen from genetically modified plants must receive prior authorization before it can be sold as food. They also set rules for food labels. In the USA, a coalition of businesses and organizations dedicated to food safety and consumer rights called for mandatory labeling of GM foods. It’s [...]
Despite urging from government and health groups, most USA consumers are not concerned about salt intake. A boycott is called for Ben & Jerry’s “Schweddy Balls” ice cream because of its vulgar name. The listeria outbreak in cantaloupes is the deadliest food outbreak in the United States in more than a decade. Sales of gluten-free [...]
In both the USA and UK this week, diet and food books have had less sales in comparison to other books than usual. In the USA, vegan books are still prominent, with gluten-free and paleo diets also selling well. In the UK, Dukan continues to reign supreme. The positions in the bestselling charts are according [...]
While many local food programs (such as local food at Chicago’s O’Hare airport) are being introduced, a college shut down its local food program citing legal issues. How should restaurants accommodate allergies? Sysco, North America’s largest foodservice distributor, has committed to buy more than half its seafood from sustainable sources. ‘Free-from’ customers take a lot [...]
After a few weeks of articles on the pros of vegan/plant-based diets, a slight backlash shows some of the downslide while other articles continue to extol the benefits. Children who drink raw milk have fewer allergies; the food matrix an allergen is served in can affect the allergenicity levels. Kashi “natural” claims are questioned, and [...]
The Food Standards Agency in the UK looks at different wording to advise consumers about allergens in foods. An increasing number of parents are feeding their children a vegan diet. Danone, Unilever, and Heinz lead in a new rating of sustainable food companies. Antibiotic-free chicken is now being served at Culver’s quick service restaurant. Allergy [...]
Hotels are offering gluten-free menu options to attract guests who want GF food. Unilever has been rated the top company for sustainability. A food app has been launched which allows users to find allergy-free restaurants. Some Texas charter schools are offering organic and sugar-free meals. Gluten-free hotel food Aug-26-11 Lodging Hospitality Hotels are recognizing the [...]
In the USA this past month, sales of vegan / plant-based diet books have surged, after Bill Clinton talked on CNN about becoming a vegan for his heart health. His dietary guides are Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. (author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, which jumped to the top of the charts after the interview) [...]
Schools and hospitals increasingly offer local food, and global food companies are sourcing ingredients locally. A high-protein diet with lots of dairy and meat may trigger osteoporosis. French Laundry develops a gluten-free flour. Bill Clinton is following a vegan diet to improve his heart health. ConAgra marketed GMO cooking oils as “100% natural”; they’re being [...]
Subway is expanding its testing of GF rolls and brownies. Jamie Oliver and Alton Brown are championing sustainable seafood, with products and education. About a fifth of customers ask for dishes to be customized at restaurants. The Food Network bans shark meat as an ingredient after pressure related to overfishing concerns. New York City’s agencies [...]
