Newswise — The following news briefs are from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). The briefs are derived from a variety of IFT publications, including the Journal of Food Science, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, and Food Technology magazine. The monthly media update also includes information on science and policy and IFT events.
Fast, Forkless
Healthy options for handheld meals are in demand and food companies are listening. Last year, eating on the go generated nearly $1.7 billion in sales. Read more about this growing convenience trend in this month's Food Technology magazine.
http://members.ift.org/NR/rdonlyres/9E909E40-029B-411B-9B3A-F6B82FEABD15/0/0908feat_handheld.pdf
Testing for Allergens
This month's Food Technology magazine discusses the current research, legislation and challenges involving food allergy testing.
The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), which took effect in 2006, requires that food labels identify whether a product contains any food allergens or ingredients containing protein derived from allergens. Products not specifically formulated with allergenic ingredients may still contain traces of them as a result of cross-contamination during processing. Food and beverage manufacturers and ingredient suppliers must therefore test for the presence of these allergens in their products.
http://members.ift.org/NR/rdonlyres/194801B3-5CA0-41BB-BE4B-BB93120CAE5C/0/0908lab.pdf
Label Reading 101
Did you ever wonder what all that information on food labels really means? Learn more from IFT's staff scientist Sarah Davis, MS, RD, how to:
Read food labels, Understand an ingredients list, When to place value on front of pack symbols, What constitutes health and content claims, and Comprehend what natural and organic really mean. http://www.monkeysee.com/play/11507-reading-food-labels
Section 912: Potential Threat to Food Innovation Webcast
September 24, 200812:00 " 1:30 p.m., CST
Are you up to date on Section 912 and the potential threat to food innovation?
Section 912 is a prohibition that represents a shift in the dividing line between food and drugs and threatens to present significant hurdles for anyone involved in product development. This provision is now in effect and prohibits the addition of an approved drug to a food. It also prohibits the addition of a drug for which substantial clinical trials have been executed and made public.
The potential widespread ramifications of Section 912 make it impossible to ignore, particularly with respect to research and development. Through this webcast you will better understand:
What Section 912 is Issues Section 912 raises, and How to incorporate a Section 912 analysis into product development planning
http://www.ift.org/admin/?pid=1001846
IFT Webcasts are complimentary to interested members of the media. To listen and participate in a session, please contact Jeannie Houchins, [email protected], or call 312-604-0231.
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About IFT
Founded in 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists® (IFT®) is a nonprofit scientific society with 22,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. IFT publishes various resources for the food industry, including Food Technology® and the Journal of Food Science™. IFT also conducts the world's largest annual convention on food grown, processed, manufactured, distributed, and eaten worldwide: the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo®.
For more information on IFT, visit www.ift.org.
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