Food News Now: Baby formula shortage: House Oversight Committee launches probe into four largest manufacturers and more

The committee sent letters to Abbott Nutrition, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Nestle USA and Perrigo,...

Subscribe Friday, May 20, 2022 A weekly collection of new and archived IFT resources focused on the hottest topics impacting the science of food. CONTENT SPOTLIGHT: SODIUM REDUCTION Brain Food Blog Meeting the FDA's Sodium Reduction Guidelines In October 2021, the FDA released voluntary sodium reduction goals for 163 categories of commercially prepared foods, with the goal of reducing sodium intake in the population by 12% over the next 2.5... CRFSFS Compendium of sodium reduction strategies in foods: A scoping review The aim of this scoping review was to establish what sodium reduction strategies are effective in maintaining acceptable sensory qualities for various food industry applications. This week's top 10 Food News Now articles. Forbes Baby formula shortage: House Oversight Committee launches probe into four largest manufacturers The committee sent letters to Abbott Nutrition, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Nestle USA and Perrigo, which control nearly 90% of the U.S. market for formula manufacturing. Nature Food Crop harvests for direct food use insufficient to meet the UN's food security goal Researchers create high-resolution global maps showing where crops are harvested for seven broad use categories—food, feed, processing, export, industrial, seed and losses. Sponsored Content Navigate Changing Regulations in Food & Beverage Around the globe issues such as sustainability are becoming prominent. Learn how the food and beverage manufacturing industry can navigate legislative changes and minimize the productivity impact. PR Newswire InnovoPro, Milkadamia develop plant-based ice cream InnovoPro and Milkadamia showcased Milkadamia's latest development - plant-based ice cream based on InnovoPro's CP-Pro 70 protein. Sponsored Content Save June 2nd! Join the live webinar and get inspired by the flexitarian lifestyle. We will share the latest insights about plant-based nutrition and give away how you can develop your way to the top of the shelf. AGFunder News 6 startups disrupting everything from winegrowing to kitchen automation F&A Next 2022 will showcase startups including the following six, who are providing solutions in everything from winegrowing and mycelial fermentation to urban food delivery and restaurant waste... AGFunder News NewFish nets funds for algae-based products New Zealand startup NewFish has emerged from stealth and closed NZ$1.3 million ($816,000) in funding to advance its range of "reimagined" local seafood items that incorporate both plant and animal... FDA FDA issues final guidance for seeds used for sprouting This guidance outlines FDA's serious concerns over foodborne illness outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw and lightly-cooked sprouts and provides firms with recommended steps to prevent... Global Seafood Alliance Blue foods are 'vital' in the global food system but excluded from policymaking agenda A new study highlights how blue foods – fish, invertebrates, algae, and aquatic plants captured or grown in freshwater and marine ecosystems – play a central role in food and nutrition security for... Univ. of California, Davis Should there be more microbes on your plate? Friendly microbes from raw and fermented foods have not been measured as part of our diets - until now. UC Davis researchers find Americans are increasing their intake of friendly microbes, which are... 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