News on Health and Nutrition

November 03, 2015

Special Bakers Yeast shows potential to reduce acrylamide in potato products

Renaissance Ingredients Inc. shows the results of its in-house, laboratory-scale analysis of the efficacy of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker’s yeast for applications in the potato industry.

October 29, 2015

Herr's issued Recall of Select Bags of 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips with Packaging Error

Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chip due to a packaging error that incorrectly states that the product is gluten free.

October 28, 2015

Researchers turn potato processing waste into eco-friendly plastic films

Researchers of the University of Alberta offer a green alternative to petroleum-based plastics used in food packaging by turning potato byproducts into eco-friendly plastic films

October 17, 2015

Innovación para mejorar la agricultura y la nutrición (Video)

Este video ilustra la experiencia de IssAndes, un proyecto de desarrollo del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), que promovió la innovación para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en las tierras altas andinas.

September 29, 2015

Científico chileno explica cómo serán las papas del futuro

El cambio climático y el aumento de la población mundial prevén una progresiva escasez de alimentos dentro de las próximas décadas. Frente a este escenario, el experto en mejoramiento genético Julio Klazich asegura que las papas del futuro tendrán una mejor calidad nutricional, formas y colores más atractivos, tolerarán mejor la sequía y las enfermedades, y serán menos dependientes de los agroquímicos.

September 24, 2015

Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe

The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.

Conagra Foods 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report

September 24, 2015

Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.

September 23, 2015

VERYX™ an All-New Digital Sorting Platform by Key Technology

Key Technology introduces an all-new digital sorting platform: VERYX™

September 22, 2015

United States sets Food Waste Reduction Goals

In the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg have announced the first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50% reduction by 2030.

September 19, 2015

Según estudio, las papas moradas evitarían el cáncer de colon

Un estudio realizado por investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania y la Universidad de Colorado, reveló que compuestos presentes en las papas moradas ayudarían a matar las células madre del cáncer de colon.

Boulder Canyon launches Protein Crisps, its first functional food snack chip

September 16, 2015

Boulder Canyon launches Protein Crisps, their first functional food snack chip

Boulder Canyon™ Foods introduces a revolutionary new food concept with the launch of its first functional food snack chip, called Protein Crisps.

September 14, 2015

Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant

The discovery of needles and nails in potatoes in a suspected case of food tampering earlier this year in Atlantic Canada have heightened the awareness of consumers and media alike. The latest case, reported by CBC Nova Scotia, is the finding of metal object in mashed potatoes in a Halifax restaurant.

Bakery products in Taiwan; Many bakery products still contain trans fats

September 13, 2015

Taiwan to ban trans fat in processed food

In Taiwan, the Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare is taking steps to remove artificial trans fat from Taiwan’s food supply chain.

September 03, 2015

Australian Consumer Research Potato-Tracker wave 10 available

Potatoes are becoming more appealing to Australia’s innovative home chefs ('Eager Explorers') who are searching for the next exciting food trend, according to new consumer research.

September 03, 2015

Americans buy free-from foods because they believe them to be more natural or less processed

Foods bearing “free-from” claims are increasingly relevant to Americans, as they perceive the products as closely tied to health. Mintel research reveals that 84 percent of American free-from consumers buy free-from foods because they are seeking out more natural or less processed foods.

September 03, 2015

Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of TOMRA’s Resource Revolution?

Food sorting machines with the ability to think like humans could solve the greatest challenges facing the industry today, says TOMRA Sorting Food.

September 01, 2015

Potato Nutrition ABC - brought to you by the United States Potato Board

Just in time for the back to school season, here is your A to Z guide on potato nutrition, brought to you by the United States Potato Board.

Innate™ generation two in this field survived late blight infection

September 01, 2015

USDA Deregulates Second Generation Innate™ GMO Potatoes

The J.R. Simplot Company is pleased that the USDA has deregulated the Russet Burbank variety of the second generation of Innate™ potatoes. Simplot is looking forward to the completion of the EPA registration and FDA consultation before the second generation of Innate™ potatoes can be introduced into the marketplace.