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Additional food regulations can help curb diabetes
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAccording to the "National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2014," about 9.3 percent of Americans, or 29.1 million people, have diabetes. This is quite an alarming figure, and has been on the rise. Despite increasing awareness of diabetes, obesity, and the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle choices, much needs to be done to prevent these figures from causing more havoc in our lives.
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As coffee prices spike, brands respond with new offerings
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe beginning of 2014 saw the coffee industry duly warned about an Arabica bean shortage and the impending price rise. In turn, consumers have received subtle hints by leading brands about having to fork out more cash for their favorite beverage, which have come quite true by the middle of the year.
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How to cut energy use and boost profitability like Pizza Hut
Valerie Hunt Facilities & GroundsWhen Pizza Hut announced this summer it is adopting a new energy-monitoring system for 500 corporate locations, company officials touted the environmental benefits — plus a return on investment that is "quicker than a lot of things that we do." Just how much — and how quickly — can a facility save through energy monitoring
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Food industry striving to define ‘beef sustainability’
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAt the onset of 2014, fast food giant McDonald's announced that by 2016 it will purchase verified sustainable beef only. This definitive announcement has taken the food industry by storm, particularly because there is still a lack of awareness and knowledge surrounding beef sustainability.
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Emerging food-packaging barrier applications to watch
Don Rosato EngineeringBarrier developments in food packaging are expected to greatly help reduce food waste to better feed a growing world population. Approximately 1.3 billion tons — or one-third of the food produced around the world each year — is lost or wasted on its way from the farm to the fork.
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Soda ban — bane or need
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageInsulated as we are, there are still instances when certain news can seep in and shake our complacency. One such moment for me was when I was asked by a fellow traveler from another country – do Americans drink water at all?
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Does technology bring down our dining experience?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was taking my friends out to one of my favorite Cantonese restaurants for dim sum the other day. I felt a little embarrassed, however, when I pointed the location to my friends on Google Map, because the restaurant only had a 3.0 rating on a 5-point scale on Google.
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Green plastic barrier packaging material and process advances
Don Rosato EngineeringModern innovations have made it possible to keep food fresh for a much longer time without changing the taste or aroma. Here is a look at some of the recent trends.
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Where did it come from? The rise of food traceability
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe rise of food-related illnesses and allergies have paved the way for a growing awareness of food safety. Along with increasing demands for sustainability, this has led to a rising demand for food traceability that will enable both companies and consumers to verify the source and health of their foods.
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The amazing health benefits of chocolate
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Food & BeverageResearch has shown health benefits in the regular consumption of chocolate. However, it depends on the chocolate. The sugary, fat-imbibed cocoa confection most often consumed is far different than the cacao bean drink used for medicinal purposes in ancient cultures. But if the sugar is limited and the milk omitted, a dose of dark chocolate can be considered healthy.
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