Archives for July 21, 2010

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Dispatches from IFT

Opportunities for the next generation of food scientists

By Jess Halliday in Chicago

The IFT trade show is not just about business - it's about fostering the next generation of food professionals. University of Nebraska staff share their view on industry prospects and the value of IFT for students.

Margarine with a claim seen as ‘better than butter’

By Jess Halliday

American consumers are more likely to choose margarine over butter if it carried a heart healthy claim, found the United Soybean Board’s annual survey on consumer attitudes towards nutrition.

First human trial backs GS diabetes benefits

By Lorraine Heller

The first human trial on a patented extract of the Gymnema sylvestre (GS) plant has confirmed results from lab tests that the ingredient can help reduce blood glucose, adding weight to its diabetes benefits.