Food Science, Nutrition, and Skin: Lessons for the Food Producer and Consumer on Aging, Beauty, and Healthy Skin

Two of the first things people notice when they meet someone new are skin and hair. So before trying the latest diet fad, consider that fat and other essential nutrients may be the fountain of youth. During one of IFT’s Annual Meeting & Food Expo’s scientific session titled “Food Science, Nutrition, and Skin: Lessons for [...]

Thoughts on Food Technology’s Wellness 09 Conference

Eat more soup. Have some almonds. These were my two biggest personal lessons from Food Technology’s Wellness 09 conference.
According to the Center for Disease Control’s overview of America’s dietary habits, the increase in obesity rates in the U.S. is staggering. And despite this, NPD Market Research shows that Americans still eat the same five basic [...]

Tips for keeping the supply chain in check

In recent years, the nation’s food supply has been in the news, which has caused great concern by consumers. There are a number of legislative activities to attempt to alleviate this concern, but the main responsibility is, and always has been, on the management of the firm in the food chain. So what can [...]

Sharing perspectives on today’s hot topics

Welcome to Food Technology’s new ePerspective—a venue where our authors and experts will deliver insight into the sometimes frenzied food landscape. Consider it your go-to source for the inside track on late-breaking food-related issues.
For example, in the first posting, Doug Powell, Associate Professor of food safety at Kansas State Univ. and Publisher of Barfblog.com, offers commentary [...]