News on Health and Nutrition

Key Technology introduces VERYX™, an all-new digital sorting platform
September 23, 2015
VERYX™ an All-New Digital Sorting Platform by Key Technology
Key Technology introduces an all-new digital sorting platform: VERYX™
Potato waste left to rot in a parking lot in India (Courtesy: MIT) Normally, you will NOT find potato waste like this. It is a very bad idea, since such a pile will spreads potato diseases! Potato waste is more commonly plowed under, used as animal feed,
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.
Según estudio, las papas moradas evitarían el cáncer de colon
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 Protein Crisps are available in two flavors, Dark Chocolate (left) and Asiago Cheese (right)
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.
A metal object was found in mashed potatoes in a Halifax, NS restaurant
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.
Partially hydrogenated oils will no longer be allowed in Taiwan’s processed food products (e.g. bakery products) under a bill proposed Sept. 7 by the Taiwanese Food and Drug Administration.
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.
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Four distinct segments of consumers in the Australian marketplace can be distinguished. They are named to reflect behaviours and core needs. By understanding their needs you are better placed to target and satisfy them.
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.
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
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.
TOMRA sorting unit sorting peas in flight
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.
Potato Nutrition: is the potato a fattening, worthless starch with empty calories? Guess again.
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.
Potato field in Pennsylvania naturally infected with late blight, September 2014. Only surviving plants are Innate™ generation two (Courtesy: J.R. Simplot)
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.
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September 01, 2015
Popcorn explosion drives growth in UK savoury snacks market
Innovative flavours and changing attitudes towards health are boosting sales of (premium) popcorn in the United Kingdom
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"The butyric acid regulates immune function in the gut, suppresses chronic inflammation and may also help to cause cancer cells to self-destruct," Vanamala said. (Courtesy: PSU / Stephen Lea)
August 28, 2015
Colorful potatoes may pack powerful cancer prevention punch
Researchers of Penn State University discovered that compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer.
The salad bar challenge is a US potato industry initiative to connect more kids to healthy potato meals in school lunch programs across the nation.
August 25, 2015
US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program
The United States Potato Board (USPB) School Nutrition Program has officially launched to reach the 55.5 million strong, and growing, school students who are part of the “Salad Generation.”
International Potato Center (CIP) annual report 2014
August 20, 2015
International Potato Center (CIP) publishes 2014 annual report
The three cross cutting themes of gender, partnerships, and capacity building are the main focus of the 2014 CIP annual report. Cooperation is the common thread that binds them all.
Potato Field near the coast on Prince Edward Island
August 17, 2015
Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved
The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.
McCain Foods USA - Plover Potato Processing Plant
August 10, 2015
Quick action by employees prevents major fire damage at McCain Foods Plover
A fire chief credits quick action by employees for a short interruption of work at a McCain potato processing plant in Plover, Wisconsin.
Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
July 29, 2015
Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.potato bag in which watch strap pin was found

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