The US Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule on September 29 setting forth new criteria for the labeling of food products with the nutrient content claim “healthy” intended to help consumers more easily navigate nutrition labels and to make healthier purchasing decisions. Per the proposed rule, labeling is to be consistent with current nutrition science, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or Agency) updated Nutrition Facts label, and the Federal Dietary Guidelines. Use of the “healthy” claim by […]
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FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans with heart disease also have limited access to food, and this dangerous combination is growing rapidly, a new study finds. “Food insecurity is a common problem among people with cardiovascular disease, and we are seeing that issue become even more prevalent in recent years,” said lead author Dr. Eric Brandt. He’s a cardiologist at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center. About 38% of people who have heart disease did […]
Garlic scape pesto (with a touch of basil and lemon juice) over cheese ravioli.Katherine Roberts When I first moved into my current home, I had been living there for approximately two hours when one of my neighbors stopped by to say hello and provide detailed instructions on where I could take my empty moving boxes, as I was not to put them in my neighborhood dumpster, under any circumstances. Not exactly the welcome wagon and homemade pie I was expecting, […]
AFP: According to Pakistani police, a Chinese national was shot dead in Karachi. Could you offer any information of the suspect? Does he have any connection with Baloch separatists? Wang Wenbin: We express condolences for the victim and sympathies to the injured. To my knowledge, the victim you mentioned was not a Chinese citizen. CCTV: Today is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste designated by the UN. Can you talk about China’s measures, achievements and contribution […]
The limit for nutrients is based on the Daily Value (DV), or amount of nutrients to consume each day, and varies depending on the food. The FDA mentioned, for example, that “cereal would need to contain three-quarters of an ounce of whole grains and contain no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium and 2.5 grams of added sugars.” Empowering consumers to make better choices The updated definition of “healthy” food by the FDA is a […]
The food board trend long ago took on a life of its own. We’ve had cheese boards, charcuterie boards, breakfast boards and dessert boards. Now, there’s the butter board. The latest craze that’s snaking its way through TikTok and Instagram is all about aesthetically pleasing, shareable spreads. And it’s the idea is piquing the curiosity of many — the TikTok hashtag #ButterBoard had nearly 84 million views as of Monday. At first, the trend seemed questionable to us. With all the foods you can put […]
Over the past few months, my TikTok feed has been filled with gorgeous candlelit tables overflowing with vintage tableware and delicious food. These are different than the very formal, meticulously planned dinner parties I’ve come to know, though. The decor is mismatched in a chic, deliberate way, name cards and menus are handwritten and guests linger in the kitchen with glasses of wine in hand, helping the host at a casual, relaxed pace. Rules are being broken, and I think […]
MOSCOW The global food crisis is a result of the West’s “predatory policies,” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. “The West is provoking a global food crisis … The cost of food on the world market has returned to the levels of the beginning of the year, but it is sill 40% higher than in 2020,” Putin said at a meeting in Sochi on Russia’s agriculture sector. He said the global food crisis was triggered by developed countries with […]
Sept 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday proposed new rules for labeling packaged foods as “healthy”, as it seeks to help people make informed nutritional choices which can help lower the risk of chronic diseases. The proposed changes to food labeling come on the day of the first White House summit on hunger, nutrition and health in more than 50 years. Under the new proposal, packaged products will be allowed to carry the “healthy” […]
Wakefern Food Corp. has revealed the four winners of its inaugural Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit. The summit, held in July, gave an opportunity for manufacturers to present their new and trending food and beverage products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s award-winning private label lines Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry. Wakefern’s private brands are found at the cooperative’s member supermarkets including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market. [Read more: “Going Private: How to Succeed in Store-Brand Sector“] […]
