May 9, 2012
Top Stories: CDC predicts U.S. obesity rates to reach 42% by 2030; IOM identifies obesity-prevention strategies; Register for the 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo (Read more)
May 2, 2012
Top Stories: Indonesia bans imports of U.S. beef; Dark chocolate may help prevent cardiovascular disease; Combination of organic, conventional agriculture may provide solutions (Read more)
April 25, 2012
Top Stories: FDA issues draft guidance on nanotechnology; Nestlé to acquire Pfizer Nutrition; Lund to retire; Foegeding to take over as Editor-in-Chief of IFT’s scientific journals (Read more)
April 18, 2012
Top Stories: FDA introduces strategy to reduce overuse of antibiotics in animals grown for food; Daily calorie reduction needed for children to reduce obesity by 2020; In defense of food science, technology (Read more)
April 11, 2012
Top Stories: IOM report: FDA needs to focus on import safety; Organizations urge U.S. Congress to protect nutrition programs in 2012 Farm Bill; IFT Keynote Session emphasizes innovation; Exposing the truth behind the ‘slime’ (Read more)
April 4, 2012
Top Stories: FDA denies petition to ban BPA; CDC finds Americans have good levels of some essential vitamins, nutrients; Proposed U.S. bill would require labeling of lean finely textured beef (Read more)
March 28, 2012
Top Stories: Beef Products Inc. suspends most lean beef production; Certified organic operations increase 2.8% in 2011; IFT announces 2012 Achievement Award recipients and Fellows (Read more)
March 21, 2012
Top Stories: Foodborne disease from imported foods on the rise; USDA affirms safety of lean finely textured beef; U.S. restaurant chains show signs of improving economy (Read more)
March 14, 2012
Top Stories: Commodity pricing picture looks promising; Salmonella decreasing, Campylobacter increasing in EU; African cocoa initiative to benefit farm families; IFT announces results of 2012 Leadership Election (Read more)
March 7, 2012
Top Stories: Food processing, packaging changing the way we live; USDA MyPlate partners announce ‘What’s on My Plate?’ day; Added sugar accounts for 16% of kids’ calories (Read more)