In the NewsIFT food science experts and publications are often quoted in news stories around the world.
The articles below reference IFT press releases, IFT events, Food Technology articles, IFT spokespeople, or other experts provided via the IFT Media Relations department.
Just what do food additives add?
Harvest Public Media, February 2, 2012
IFT Media Spokesperson, Kantha Shelke, PhD discusses how food scientists see additives in food differently than everyday consumers.
Garlic breath? Drink some milk
CNN.com, February 5, 2012
This article features a
Journal of Food Science study that found
both
fat-free and whole milk reduced the smell of garlic breath.
IFT and FAO agree to form food safety partnership
FoodNavigator-USA.com, February 6, 2012
This article covers IFT and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) food safety partnership, with the aim of cooperating toward achieving a safe, sufficient, and accessible food supply.
Food fraud – a greater public health risk than traditional safety threats?
FoodProductionDaily.com, January 29, 2012
This article covered the Journal of Food Science study about food fraud.
New opportunities for food marketers as American eating habits shift
FoodNavigator-USA.com, January 27, 2012
This article is based on an article from the January issue of Food Technology magazine titled "What, When and Where America Eats."
Sweetness does not influence food choice or intake, study suggests
FoodNavigator.com, January 23, 2012
A study from the January issue of Journal of Food Science thatinvestigates how theperceived sweetness of a food or drink does not affect dietary choices or energy intake is included in this edition of FoodNavigator.
Life under the Food Safety Modernization Act: Tracing, tracking and brand protection
FoodNavigator-USA.com, January 23, 2012
This article about the Food Safety Modernization Act mentions the two traceability pilots IFT is conducting for the FDA.
The Food Safety Modernization Act - One Year Later
FoodSafetyNews.com, January 20, 2012
This article on the progress of the Food Safety Modernization Act mentions the two traceability pilots IFT is conducting for the FDA.
Antibiotics in Food Animals: FAQ
WebMD, January 6, 2012
IFT is quoted in this article about the use of antibiotics in food animals.
Produce pilot project focuses on tomatoes
The Packer, January 5, 2012
This article quotes IFT staff scientist Tejas Bhatt discussing the produce traceability pilot project being conducted for the FDA by IFT.
Wholegrains, new grains, fibre-content all among consumer-preferred trends in US
AusFoodNews.com.AU, January 3, 2012
This article references A. Elizabeth Sloan’s article in the December issue of Food Technology Magazine on how more Americans are seeking foods made with whole grains.
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