Researchers estimate 17% of food-allergic children have sesame allergy

National Honey Board seeks honey–food pairings to encourage consumption of Mediterranean diet October 16, 2020

The National Honey Board (NHB) is currently accepting pre-proposals for honey food-pairings to help Americans consume a Mediterranean diet pattern. Interested researchers need to submit a short pre-proposal by November 13, 2020.

U.S. foodservice industry set to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by 2023 July 29, 2020

The latest research from Mintel shows that after several years of growth, the foodservice industry is expected to decline by up to 30% from 2019 to 2020, following nationwide dine-in bans/restrictions, restaurant closures, job losses, and lowered consumer confidence.

COVID-19’s impact on lifestyles and eating behaviors in Asia July 28, 2020

According to Innova Market Insights’ COVID-19 Consumer Survey (conducted in March 2020), in China, India, and Indonesia, personal concerns center on health, personal income, and the availability of healthcare and products to buy.

U.S. restaurant industry recovery stalls with no improvement in six weeks July 27, 2020

COVID case surges across the United States and the subsequent rollbacks in re-opening plans have stalled the U.S. restaurant industry’s recovery, reported The NPD Group.

A low-carb diet may lower the risk of blinding eye disease July 23, 2020

Following a long-term diet that’s low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein from vegetables may reduce the risk of the most common subtype of glaucoma, according to a study published in Eye-Nature.