Food activists are transforming the relationship people have with what they eat. For processed foods, ingredient performance and sourcing are under the microscope. Yet most food companies are loath to give these activists the time of day, accusing most...
As the global obesity problem continues to balloon out of control, reduced-fat foods are gaining in popularity as consumers search for ways to reduce caloric intake in order to lose weight. Unfortunately, consumers tend to overeat reduced-fat foods because they don’t feel full, so the...
The way calories are assigned to foods by manufacturers needs a significant overhaul because calories are currently both over and under estimated by up to 25%, nutrition scientists say.
...Seventeen of the nation’s largest food and beverage companies unveiled an agreement that outlines uniform nutrition criteria for foods advertised to children that will further strengthen voluntary efforts to change child-directed food advertising....