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US to phase out many synthetic food dyes, Kennedy and FDA head say

Regulations 11 months ago

US to phase out many synthetic food dyes, Kennedy and FDA head say

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said on Tuesday that the agency plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the US food supply by revoking authorizations of some and working with industry to voluntarily remove others.

Food additive limit lauded, but clearer plans, messages urged

Society 1 year ago

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Food additive limit lauded, but clearer plans, messages urged

To limit the consumption of salt, sugar and fat, the government will limit food additives in processed and instant foods, a move aimed at reducing the risk of obesity and noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes that have been burdening the country.

Businesses fret over planned excise on fats and salt in processed foods

Regulations 1 year ago

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Businesses fret over planned excise on fats and salt in processed foods

This provision will apply to all businesses, including food served in catering services, hotels, restaurants, canteens, street food stalls and vendors as well as importers.

Kidney failure scare prompts parents to watch children's diet

Society 1 year ago

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Kidney failure scare prompts parents to watch children's diet

A recent viral post alleging a rise in cases of kidney disease among children has prompted public concern, leading some parents to rethink their approach to buying packaged foods and drinks for their children.

Indofood bucks COVID-19 trend with 2020 net profit growth across all four businesses

Business 4 years ago

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Indofood bucks COVID-19 trend with 2020 net profit growth across all four businesses

Indofood saw its net profit grew more than 30 percent last year as consumers stocked up on packaged foods during the government's "work at home, study at home" policy.

Eating too much sugar could lead to more fat being stored around the organs

Health 5 years ago

Eating too much sugar could lead to more fat being stored around the organs

A new US study has found that eating a diet high in sugar could lead to more fat being deposited around the heart and stomach, which can be harmful to health and increase the risk of disease.

Lower costs push up Indofood’s net profit 25% in first nine months

Business 6 years ago

Lower costs push up Indofood’s net profit 25% in first nine months

Publicly listed food conglomerate PT Indofood Sukses Makmur booked double-digit net profit growth from January to September period this year from the same period a year ago, with moderate sales growth thanks to lower costs.

Want to lose weight? Avoid ultra-processed food

Food 6 years ago

Want to lose weight? Avoid ultra-processed food

The blame on obesity might lie in modern diets of ultra-processed food.

New study links even low intake of red and processed meats with increased risk of death

Food 6 years ago

New study links even low intake of red and processed meats with increased risk of death

New US research has found that eating even small amounts of red and processed meat could increase an individual's risk of death, compared to eating no meat at all.

New French study explores risks of ultra-processed food

Food 7 years ago

New French study explores risks of ultra-processed food

A major French study published Monday has found for the first time a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of death, but researchers warned more work was needed to determine which mechanisms were at play.

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