August 2016

A Big Fat Dispute; Searching for the Sweet Spot in Confectionery; Food Consumption Changes in South Africa Since 1994; University of Nebraska Allergy Researchers Fight Foreign Invasions; Global Inspiration: Cuisines of Europe and the Americas

Volume 70, No. 8

Eggs, bacon, butter, cheese and milk

A Big Fat Dispute
New research disputes the decades-old assumption that fatty foods, particularly those containing saturated fats, are detrimental to health while market data illustrate what consumers think.
August 1, 2016
Candy

Searching for the Sweet Spot in Confectionery
Consumers are definitely considering health and wellness when choosing candy, but flavor, quality, and enjoyment might just trump everything.
August 1, 2016
Candies

Sugar in Candy Doesn’t Deter Most Consumers
With the FDA including added sugars in its new Nutrition Facts panel, sugar has likely been on the minds of many consumers recently. But that doesn’t mean that sugar is a top concern for them when purchasing candy.
August 1, 2016
South African flag and food

Food Consumption Changes in South Africa Since 1994
Over the past 20 years, South African consumers have moved toward a Westernized diet—eating more meat, fats and oils, snacks, and soft drinks and less vegetables.
August 1, 2016
Candies

Sugar in Candy Doesn’t Deter Most Consumers
With the FDA including added sugars in its new Nutrition Facts panel, sugar has likely been on the minds of many consumers recently. But that doesn’t mean that sugar is a top concern for them when purchasing candy.
August 1, 2016
South African flag and food

Food Consumption Changes in South Africa Since 1994
Over the past 20 years, South African consumers have moved toward a Westernized diet—eating more meat, fats and oils, snacks, and soft drinks and less vegetables.
August 1, 2016
Eggs, bacon, butter, cheese and milk

A Big Fat Dispute
New research disputes the decades-old assumption that fatty foods, particularly those containing saturated fats, are detrimental to health while market data illustrate what consumers think.
August 1, 2016
Candy

Searching for the Sweet Spot in Confectionery
Consumers are definitely considering health and wellness when choosing candy, but flavor, quality, and enjoyment might just trump everything.
August 1, 2016

Columns

Thank You for a Year of Unforgettable Progress

By Colin Dennis

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Sports Nutrition Products Power Up Everyday Performance

By A. Elizabeth Sloan

CONSUMER TRENDS

Saturated Confusion

FOOD, MEDICINE & HEALTH

Why Is IFT Involved in Codex?

SCIENCE & POLICY INITIATIVES

University of Nebraska Allergy Researchers Fight Foreign Invasions

By TONI TARVER

INSIDE ACADEMIA

Global Inspiration: Cuisines of Europe and the Americas

By KAREN NACHAY

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for Healthy Adolescents

By Linda Milo Ohr

NUTRACEUTICALS

Sizing Up Particles

By Neil H. Mermelstein

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Radio Frequency Processing of Food

By Tara McHugh

PROCESSING

Consumer Convenience Pivots Package Innovation

By Claire Koelsch Sand

PACKAGING

What Makes Food Brands Authentic to Millennials

By Food Technology Staff

FOOD SNAPSHOT

Departments

Identifying ideal tomato attributes; Alternative protein challenges

By Melanie Zanoza Bartelme

NEWS

Paleo-friendly flour; Toasting a new cereal; Nuts with big flavor

By Melanie Zanoza Bartelme

NEW PRODUCTS

Recognizing division scholarship winners; Getting to know Arti Arora

By Melanie Zanoza Bartelme

IFT WORLD

Past Issues

July 2016

A New Perspective on Premium; How 3-D Printing Will Shape Food Product Development; Food Safety: No Longer ‘Business as Usual’; Research Insights Spur Ingredient Developments; Ingredients That Boost Men’s Health

June 2016

FDA Overhauls Nutrition Facts Label; An Epic Food Science Event; IFT Honors 2016 Class of Fellows; Ingredients for a Changing Consumer Landscape; Crafting Better Beverages

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