Salud y Nutrición

Junio 08, 2015

A look at the Innate Potato by FrankenFoodFacts

The blog FrankenFoodFacts recently published a review of the Innate potato of Simplot Plant Sciences. This blog by Layla Katiraee, who holds a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and is a senior scientist at a biotech company, offers the most insightful review of the Innate Potato PotatoPro has seen so far.

Junio 07, 2015

Acrylamide in Food; Scientific Opinion provided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on Acrylamide in Food

Two of the recalled products (see full list below)

Mayo 24, 2015

Nails and Needles in Potatoes lead to recall in Atlantic Canada

Loblaw Companies Limited and Strang's Produce Inc. are voluntarily recalling certain Farmer's Market and Strang's Produce brands of Russet Potatoes from the marketplace due to possible food tampering with nails and needles.

Mayo 21, 2015

No end to Prince Edward Island Potato Food Tampering case

Prince Edward Island RCMP Major Crime Unit responded to a potential food tampering incident on May 18, 2015, following a complaint that a metal object was found in a potato.

Mayo 21, 2015

What is Your Health Worth? Snapshot of American Health and Nutrition Perceptions

With the theme “What’s Your Health Worth?”, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 10th anniversary Food and Health Survey is offering a wealth of new insights into Americans’ health and nutrition, including perceptions of their own health.

Mayo 17, 2015

37 millones de latinoamericanos padecen hambre según la FAO

América Latina dio importantes pasos en la lucha contra el hambre, sin embargo, aún hay 37 millones de personas que padecen hambre en la región. Así de contundente es Luis Lobo, Coordinador de la Iniciativa 'América Latina sin Hambre' de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).

Mayo 12, 2015

Potato products recall in the United Kingdom

Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrison’s are recalling a number of food products after a batch of potatoes used as ingredients in all of them was found to contain small pieces of metal. The affected batch of potatoes originated from a single supplier.

Mayo 11, 2015

Potato Crisps in decline in Britain

It appears that the potato crisp is in decline in Britain, according to a survey carried out by 'The Grocer' Magazine

Abril 30, 2015

Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that a diet high in potassium may protect teenagers from high blood pressure in adulthood. Since potatoes are a major dietary source of potassium, the potato sector should take note of this research.

Abril 29, 2015

Dutch saltwater potatoes offer hope for world's hungry

A small field on an island off the Netherlands' northern coast promises one answer to the problem of how to feed the world's ever-growing population: potatoes and other crops that grow in saltwater.

Colorized Scanning Electron Micrograph of Clostridium Botulinum.

Abril 29, 2015

Improperly Home-canned Potatoes suspected as source of Botulism Outbreak

Ohio Department of Health officials say the likely source of the Lancaster botulism outbreak is home-canned potatoes used in a potato salad.

Abril 24, 2015

Food Industry criticized for exercise-messaging

Physical activity has little role in tackling obesity - and instead public health messages should squarely focus on unhealthy eating, doctors say.

Abril 20, 2015

Utz Specialty Division launched to offer Better-for-You Snack Foods

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. recently announced the culmination of strategic development work to launch the Utz Specialty Division. The Utz Specialty Division will provide Retailers with a range of brands and products to excite consumers around better-for-you, craft and regional snack foods.

Potato protoplasts expressing green florescence to demonstrate high transformation efficiency.

Abril 15, 2015

Cellectis reduces cold sweetening in potato by inactivating a single gene

Cellectis Plant Sciences, Inc. has announced today that the Plant Biotechnology Journal has accepted the publication of its peer-reviewed manuscript demonstrating the phenotypic validation of potato lines developed by inactivating a single endogenous gene responsible for sugar accumulation when stored at cold temperatures.

Brent Ruby, director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism at the University of Montana

Abril 15, 2015

Study: Fast Food Just As Effective For Recovery as Sports Supplements

University of Montana researchers have good news for endurance athletes hankering for a burger and fries after an intense workout: Dig in.

Roshni Lata of Muanikoso shops for potatoes at a supermarket in Suva, Fiji. (Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU)

Abril 06, 2015

New potato varieties to improve Pacific food security

Almost 70 new varieties of potato and sweet potato will soon be available to Pacific Island countries and territories, to improve food security across the region.

Abril 06, 2015

Snack Food Association is looking beyond core membership as part of rebranding

In response to changing consumer trends and a constantly evolving market, the Snack Food Association (SFA) plans to go beyond the snack aisle and reach out beyond its core membership base to attract new members who serve the broader snacking occasion.

Dr. Stefan Doboczky, member of the Managing Board of Royal DSM, H. E. Jacques Werner, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Singapore, and Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of Singapore’s Economic Development Board

Marzo 29, 2015

DSM opens Nutrition Innovation Center in Singapore to support customers in Asia-Pacific

DSM Nutritional Products has opened a Nutrition Innovation Center for Asia Pacific as part of DSM’s new S$8.8 million premises at Mapletree Business City, further strengthening Singapore’s thriving nutrition science and technology ecosystem.