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The great oil debate
As the discussion around the health benefits of specific oils continues, one major question that needs addressing is whether the added moniker of ‘organic’ actually makes any difference when it comes to overall heart health. While organic oils – those produced from plant seeds grown without use of pesticides and chemicals – are often touted to improve heart health, be lower in fat and richer in vitamins, how true are these claims? Martin Morris investigates, hearing from Dr Bill Mullen, senior research fellow, cardiovascular and metabolic health, the University of Glasgow; Walter Zanre, managing director, Filippo Berio UK; and Giuseppe Trapani, managing director, OGGLIO.org.
The sodium conundrum
With millions dying globally, unnecessary sodium consumption has become the target of public health bodies, governments and a plethora of others hoping to force change. It’s not a question of how anymore, but simply when will we get there? Andrew Tunnicliffe hears from Dr Tom Frieden, president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, to uncover what the organisation’s goals are, why we’re not yet reaching them and how we can.
Cooking up algorithms
AI is becoming a force for change in every industry and food manufacturing is no exception. It is changing how businesses operate, driving efficiency, influencing ingredient selection, recipe design and much more. Jim Banks examines how big food companies are using AI to revolutionise the industry.
Specialty Food Association Announces 2024 Leadership Awards
Six leaders in the specialty food world have been recognized by the Specialty Food Association for their contributions to the $194 billion specialty food industry.
WKKellogg makes U-turn on US facility closure
WK Kellogg has reneged its decision to move cereal production from a US facility in Michigan to Canada, retaining around 170 jobs which were to be cut.
Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Prestigious Packaging Awards
Foodservice Packaging Awards honor Eco-Products and Vegware for Innovation in Manufacturing for their compostable solutions
Lineworkers inspire the flavors of Duke Energy’s E-Recipe Book
Finely curated recipes may not come to mind when you think about lineworkers or the electric grid, but Duke Energy’s E-Recipe Book may have you thinking differently when you check out this year’s edition, which manages to connect them in a clever way.
African Dream Foods Celebrates the Non-GMO Project Verification for Hot Sauces and Seasonings
African Dream Foods, a leading provider of authentic African hot sauces and seasonings, is proud to announce that its entire line of eight sauces, three spicy salts and one smoky seasoning has received the Non-GMO Project verification. This important milestone proves that African Dream Foods’ products meet the most rigorous, third-party standards for GMO avoidance, underscoring the company’s commitment to using non-genetically modified ingredients in its hot sauces and seasonings.
Chipotle invests in autonomous agricultural robots and climate-smart fertilizer to improve the future of farming
The company’s latest Cultivate Next cohorts include Greenfield Robotics and Nitricity
FDA Advances Reorganization Proposal for Unified Human Foods Program, Field Operations and Additional Modernization Efforts
Additional Changes Showcase Agency-wide Impact of Proposal