News on Health and Nutrition

 End Potato Prejudice
September 18, 2013

End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes

It's easy to forget the health benefits of the potato. The humble tuber has acquired a bad rap over the past decade, and it's high time for a tater comeback.
Fried in Avocado or Olive Oil: New Boulder Canyon Cut Ridged Potato Chips
September 05, 2013

Fried in Avocado or Olive Oil: New Boulder Canyon Cut Ridged Potato Chips

To advance its position as one of the nation's premier natural snack food brands, Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods has introduced two new varieties of its Canyon Cut line of kettle-cooked, ridged potato chips that appear in grocery stores this month.
 Food recalls FDA
August 26, 2013

Undeclared Allergens main reason for food recalls

In the second quarter of 2013, sixty-five percent of recalls from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were due to an undeclared allergen.
Orion brand Italian Gartin Flavoured Potato Chips
August 24, 2013

Allergy Alert - Undeclared milk in certain Orion brand Italian Gratin flavoured Italian potato chips

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fukuda Trading Co. Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Orion brand Italian Gratin flavoured Italian potato chips, listed below.
August 20, 2013

West Africa: More Yield with better seed potatoes

Potatoes supply more calories than grain, many vitamins and minerals and are an important source of income for the growers in the rural areas of West Africa. Therefore the German development assistance initiates production of potatoes in areas of famine.
 Obesity in America
August 19, 2013

Obesity rates in the United States steady but high

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every US state except for one, Arkansas, in the past year, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2013.
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 Chips and snacks CAGR 2007 2012
August 19, 2013

Solid Sales Value Growth in US Savory Snacks Market

Sweet and savory snacks experienced a 4% current value growth in the United States in 2012, according to research from Euromonitor International.
Gallup
August 19, 2013

How often do Americans eat fast food?

Eight in 10 Americans report eating at fast-food restaurants at least monthly, with almost half saying they eat fast food at least weekly.
Many faces of potatoes
August 06, 2013

‘Many Faces of Potatoes’ campaign successful

Potato Council’s summer ‘Many Faces of Potatoes’ campaign has been hailed a major success, following positive industry and consumer feedback.
 Chia pop classic theater style
August 02, 2013

Snack Food Company LesserEvil now operates factory in Danbury, CT

Snack Food Company LesserEvil has set up a new factory in Danbury, Connecticut where it now produces kettle corn and Popcorn made from chia seeds.
 US Food and Drug Administration
August 02, 2013

“Gluten-Free” defined by US Food and Drug Administration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free"for voluntary food labeling. This will provide a uniform standard definition to help the up to 3 million Americans who have celiac disease.
 Simplot Australia
July 30, 2013

Simplot Australia rejects healthy food rating system

Food processor Simplot Australia has rejected the Star system for labelling healthy and unhealthy food.
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July 24, 2013

The hard question: Pesticides or GMO's

De Jong, a potato breeder and geneticist at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, hopes that at least one of the plants will yield a best seller, but it’s far more likely that they’ll amount to compost.
 USDA
July 24, 2013

Reversal of WIC's White Potato Ban Approved by House Committee

Recently, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) to require USDA to include fresh white potatoes as part of its Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
 Potatoes good for your heart
July 22, 2013

Potatoes good for your heart

A new scientific review suggests that eating potatoes may be good for your heart.
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July 10, 2013

Cómo relacionar la nutrición con el boom de la gastronomía peruana?

A partir del auge que ha cobrado la comida peruana en los últimos años, una pregunta que surge es como se puede relacionar la nutrición con el boom de la gastronomía peruana.
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June 30, 2013

Portion size & size label affect how much we eat

Portions (8, 12 or 16 ounces) are given different labels – small, medium or large – at different restaurants. Research shows consumers use such labels to dictate how much food they think is a “normal” portion, and then adjust their intake accordingly.
 Smart Snacks in School standards
June 27, 2013

USDA announces 'Smart Snacks in School' nutrition standards

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that under USDA's new "Smart Snacks in School"nutrition standards, America's students will be offered healthier food options during the school day.

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