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Subscribe Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Food Technology magazine Tapping Into Dairy's Many Health Dimensions Dairy foods address several consumer trends: They are natural, whole food sources of nutrients, and considered clean label. Dairy foods and dairy-based ingredients also offer many health benefits. Wageningen Univ. Blockchain as a catalyst for the digital transformation of agrifood Blockchain has the potential to offer many opportunities for increasing transparency, traceability, efficiency, and the position of farmers and horticulturists in the agrifood chains — aspects that... PR Newswire Survey reveals opportunities to introduce kombucha to a wider audience KOE Kombucha, the fruit-forward, organic kombucha in a can, has released results of a consumer study on perceptions and challenges associated with the kombucha market. Univ. of Bristol High fructose diets could cause immune system damage New research has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples' immune systems in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown. National Restaurant Association Restaurant operators do not expect a rapid return to normal Six in 10 operators think it will be at least 7 months before business conditions return to normal for their restaurant. PR Newswire PepsiCo launches Frutly, a new hydrating juice water A newcomer to the juice aisle, Frutly is made with water, fruit juice, and electrolytes for taste to provide flavorful hydration and a good source of vitamins C and E. The Guardian Deadly salmonella outbreak in UK linked to chicken products At least one person has died and more than 200 children have been poisoned in an ongoing salmonella outbreak in the UK linked to cheap breaded chicken products. PR Newswire New research reveals America's fruit, veggie consumption is eroding Despite decades of industry and public health efforts, America's fruit and vegetable consumption continues to decline, according to newly released State of the Plate: America's Fruit and Vegetable... PR Newswire Brisket is for breakfast, now at Einstein Bros. Bagels Featured on the Jalapeño Bacon Gourmet Bagel, the Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich is packed with unforgettable flavor: Slow-smoked beef brisket, melty cheddar cheese, seasoned cage-free eggs that are hot... Fast Company Plant-based burgers aren't a health food. That's a good thing The great opportunity of these innovative, super-realistic meat alternatives is their potential to convince die-hard meat eaters that they can, in fact, eat satisfying and delicious food without... Institute of Food Technologists | 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000 | Chicago, IL 60607 | USA This newsletter made Smart by Subscribe | Report | Learn More | Unsubscribe | Contact