Food Processing back issues from August 2006:
All things in moderation: ingredient solutions at the recent IFT show indicate it's OK to leave in a few calories and some Fat.(Institute of Food Technologists)(Column)
Aug 01, 2006; ... I was mixing up my own version of Coke C2 long before Coca-Cola created the mid-calorie soda in 2004. I started mine some time in 1998, a year or so after I had turned 40. I could feel my resting metabolism begin to slow, then I noticed just a tiny ripple of a paunch growing around my ...
Food trend experts get out their crystal balls: trend-watchers muse on car windows as appliances and the death of the stove.(CONSUMER TRENDS)(food preferences)
Aug 01, 2006 ... YOUR CAR'S POWER WINDOW MIGHT BE THE fastest growing food-related appliance in America, according to Harry Balzer, vice president, The NPD Group. "We never even get out of the car for 24 percent of our meals," he told attendees at a trends seminar during the recent Institute of Food ...
Kraft has a busy month buying, selling, changing CEOs.(CORPORATE FINANCE)(getting ready for a break with Philip Morris Cos)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... KRAFT FOODS INC., NORTHFIELD, Ill., had an eventful month, firing its CEO, getting ready for a break with Philip Morris Cos., buying one business and selling another. Roger Deromedi, who spent 29 years with Kraft or predecessor companies and was CEO the past five years (2 1/2 ...
Target is catching up to Wal-Mart.(RETAILING)(Target Corp.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... TARGET IS THE SECOND MOST-shopped retailer in the U.S., trailing only Wal-Mart, although it hasn't figured out how to market food in a way that draws shoppers in frequently. That's the assessment of ShopperScape research conducted by Retail Forward, a Columbus, Ohio-based ...
Three arrested selling Coke secrets.(LITIGATION)(Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia))(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... THE FBI ARRESTED THREE PEOPLE in Atlanta last month for allegedly stealing Coca-Cola trade secrets and offering to sell them to officials from PepsiCo. The suspects included one woman who worked as an administrative assistant in Coke's Atlanta headquarters. When she and the two ...
Smithfield Foods Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced June 27 it signed an agreement to acquire the European meats business of Sara Lee Corp. for $575 million, plus the assumption of pension liabilities.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(joint venture with Oaktree Capital Management L.L.C.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Smithfield Foods Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced June 27 it signed an agreement to acquire the European meats business of Sara Lee Corp. for $575 million, plus the assumption of pension liabilities. Smithfield said it will finance the acquisition through a 50 ...
Nestle SA, the world's largest food and beverage company, has an agreement to buy weight management firm Jenny Craig.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Jenny Craig Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Nestle SA, the world's largest food and beverage company, has an agreement to buy weight management firm Jenny Craig. In addition to weight-loss centers and programs, Jenny Craig also markets numerous branded ...
McCormick & Co., Sparks, Md., purchased Epicurean International, Berkeley, Calif., for $97 million in cash.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... McCormick & Co., Sparks, Md., purchased Epicurean International, Berkeley, Calif., for $97 million in cash. The ...
'Nutrition technology' expo: health and nourishment are the key ingredients at June's IFT show in Orlando.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)
Aug 01, 2006; ... THERE WAS LITTLE DOUBT "FOOD TECHNOLOGY" is now virtually synonymous with "nutrition technology" at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo. Even companies focusing on "run of the mill" basic ingredients at the June show were not missing out on pushing the health ...
If only they were real products ...: IFT's prototype products sizzle with innovation.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)
Aug 01, 2006; ... EVERY YEAR AT THE INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS' Annual Meeting & Food Expo, fabulous prototype food products are developed by ingredient manufacturers just to showcase their newst ingredients. This year's show, in Orlando, Fla., in June, was no exception. Even thought they come from ...
The challenge of functional ingredients: common use in dietary supplements simply does not go far toward establishing GRAS status for a functional ingredient's use in conventional foods.(REGULATORY ISSUES)(generally recognized as safe)(Food and Drug Administration's regulations regarding functional ingridients)
Aug 01, 2006; ... One of the most noticeable trends in food marketing In recent years is the addition of functional ingredients to otherwise conventional foods. Ingredients such as St. John's Wort, echinacea, gingko biloba, even hemp blossom syrup are turning up in teas, juices and energy bars. ...
Chipping away at saturated fat.(ROLLOUT)(Frito-Lay Inc. will start using NuSun sunflower oil in its Lay's and Ruffles potato chip brands)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... By the end of the year, Frito-Lay Inc., a Plano, Texas, division of PepsiCo, will reduce the saturated fat in its Lay's and Ruffles potato chip brands by more than 50 percent by switching to NuSun sunflower oil, a heart healthy oil. As with Frito-Lay's entire portfolio of snack chips, ...
Gentlemen prefer blondes.(ROLLOUT)(Anheuser-Busch Inc.'s introduction of new draught beer)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch Inc. introduces Beach Bum Blonde Ale, a seasonal draught for summer. Available through early September, Beach Bum Blonde Ale is brewed at the Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins, Colo., brewery and has 5.4 percent alcohol by volume. "Blonde ...
Sweet and hot on ice.(ROLLOUT)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... No, hot ice is not an oxymoron; it's a spicy, frozen novelty from J&J Snack Foods Corp., Scranton, Pa. Tio Pepe's Congelada Picante, or Hot Ice, is a Hispanic-inspired treat available in Tamarind and Chamoy flavors. The tamarind pop is a refreshing blend of citrus flavor, sweet ...
New cool bites for summer.(ROLLOUT)(Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Oakland, Calif., has added five new flavors to its Dibs chocolate-coated bites line. John Harrison, Dreyer's Official Ice Cream Taster, has been working his taste buds overtime to keep up with the new flavor introduction of Caramel, Cookies 'n ...
Roman centurions attack snack bars.(ROLLOUT)(Roman Meal Co.'s 100% Whole Grain Snack Bar)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Roman Meal Co., Tacoma, Wash., delves into the snack category with Roman Meal 100% Whole Grain Snack Bar in three varieties. All are made from 100 percent whole grain, contain 5g of fiber, are low in fat and contain 200 or less calories per bar. They have no refined sugars, corn ...
A hot meal in an emergency.(ROLLOUT)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Disaster-relief organizations urge consumers and businesses to prepare for at least 72 hours of self-sufficiency when disasters strike. With the 2006 hurricane season upon us, consumers and organizations should be actively preparing for conditions where power and water services might be ...
The raisins spoil these cereal bars: 'they need to work on the taste and the packaging.'.(FOOD BIZ KIDS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Thomani Adams, 7th grade: The Post Raisin Bran Cereal Bar is very disgusting. The texture is really gritty and it smells like oatmeal cookies. I don't recommend this product. It is nothing like the cereal. Sarah Maloney-Franke, 7th grade: I don't really like raisins, so these ...
Coffee with a conscience: Starbucks' Rwanda Blue Bourbon provides lessons to all food processors on fair trade and a social mission ... and the marketing opportunities inherent in those causes.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Coffee, the beverage that helps Americans get up and get going in the morning, was first grown in Ethiopia prior to 1000 AD and moved further east by Arab traders, who boiled the beans and created a drink called "qah-wa" (prevents sleep). By 1668, coffee had replaced beer as New York ...
Another difficult year: energy, raw materials and employee benefits costs have weighed heavily on the food group, making for a lackluster 2005; things aren't improving this year.(Food Processing 2006 TOP 100)(impact of Hurricane Katrina, 2005)(Company rankings)
Aug 01, 2006; ... ANYONE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY WHO FONDLY recalls 2005 either has amnesia or is even more fearful of 2006. The previous year was painfully impacted by rising costs for energy, raw materials and employee benefits. And don't forget a couple of Gulf Coast hurricanes. But at least ...
New sources of resistant starch: wheat, potatoes, legumes, even tapioca are being developed as sources of resistant starches, although with different characteristics--and often more fiber--than the original corn source.(STARCHES)
Aug 01, 2006; ... A RESISTANT STARCH IS ANY STARCH THAT RESISTS enzymes during digestion. It's also resistant to "cooking out," and tends to form crystal structures that are resistant to digestion. Resistant starch in the diet, in specific amounts, may assist humans in resisting the accumulation of fat. ...
Improving flavors for kids' foodservice: removing bitterness, getting children to enjoy vegetables plus other mysteries of improving children's nutrition.
Aug 01, 2006; ... CHILDREN ARE DEVELOPING HIGHER EXPECTATIONS for practically every aspect of their lives--and that includes their food. The power kids wield over selection of restaurants and foods is a clear signal to food manufacturers and foodservice operators to investigate seriously what attracts kids ....
Tip portable mixers in your favor: five tips on how to make the best use of your portable mixers.
Aug 01, 2006; ... FOR THE PLANT OPERATIONS PEOPLE OR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST who know how to use portable mixers, they can be an essential part of key process steps. For those who do not understand portable mixers, they may be the equipment of last resort and often the cause of problems. These ...
Automation speeds bagging by 30 percent: the packaging operation at Breeder's Choice Pet Foods keep up with the company's growth and success with automation seen at Pack Expo.(Company overview)
Aug 01, 2006 ... FAMILY-OWNED BREEDER'S CHOICE PET FOODS, Irwindale, Calif., began in 1947 when Harold Taylor combined a love of animals with his business expertise. As with any successful startup, there were growing pains. New products and more volume brought packaging challenges. By 2004, ...
Shiny in stainless steel.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The BSM series of servo motors is available in stainless steel for harsh environments, as well as for food and pharmaceutical applications. They feature popular shaft/mounting dimensions, high-voltage insulation, high continuous rated operating temperature plus an over-temperature ...
Simple and economical.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The new Simple Economy (SE1) and Simple Wireless (SW1) S series of Micro AC Drives are simple to install, economical to use, compact and reliable. They are ideal for basic industrial applications. The two drives share a common set of parameters, the first 13 of which meet 80 ...
Efficient drive invertors.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... A new generation of drive invertors, the Movidrive B universal motor controller, offers more basic functions, extended lower speed range and increased overload capacity over the company's previous design. The new inverters offer performance and control quality levels for ...
High torque, compact package.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Built-to-order, U-shaped gearmotors have applications in conveyor systems, food processing equipment and factory automation. The type-HG gearhead provides flexible mounting and high torque in a small package. It produces up to 1,000 lb-in, continuous torque and ...
Liquid-cooled AC drive.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Manufacturers and industrial motor users requiring a high-horsepower drive with a space-saving design can take advantage of the new Allen-Bradley PowerElex 700L liquid-cooled drive. Featuring the ability to withstand increasingly rugged environments, motor control users in a variety of ...
Now high-torque drives.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The Drive One product line has been expanded to include high-torque drives, capable of product output torques to 4 million lb.-in. (450,000 Nm). Six sizes are available in parallel or right-angle configurations. Drive arrangement options ...
Advanced AC drive.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Dual microprocessors and motor control algorithms provide superior torque performance and speed regulation in the new Telemecanique Altivar variable speed AC drive. Advanced materials reduce the size by 15 percent compared to previous generations. These features make it the most advanced ...
Marathons join catalog.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Marathon Motors products are now part of the Automation Direct catalog. MicroMax motors range from 1/4 hp to 10 hp, with dual voltages of 230/260 VAC and a base speed of 1,800 rpm. Speed regulation as accurate as 0.1 percent is possible. The motors also feature a constant torque speed ...
Low cost AC dynamometer.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The new DynoLAB LT, a low cost complete turnkey system for electric motor testing, offers the test control and data acquisition capabilities required for basic electric motor testing as well as all the benefits of an AC motor dynamometer. This system is particularly appropriate in ...
Stainless reducers.(FOR THE FLOOR: MOTORS & DRIVES)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Two new sizes have been added to the premium Washguard all-stainless steel worm reducer line. Sizes 818 (1.75-in. center distance) and 821 (2.06-in.) are able to withstand extreme environments and repeated washdowns. Standard features include die-cast stainless steel housing, ...
More cheese impact.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Exceed Plus 4010N is a new natural cheese flavor in powder form that helps maximize the cheese impact in any application. It was designed to be used at low levels, providing a balanced, versatile, convenient and cost-effective option to natural or process cheese without sacrificing taste ....
Cultures for sour cream products.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... DPL 1000 direct-set, freeze-dried culture for sour cream is a direct-to-vat blend of cultures that decrease fermentation time, deliver flavor and texture profiles and provide ease of use and storage. It sets fermentation vats in 11-12 hours, ...
Lighten up your ice cream.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... An ingredient solution set called Ice Cream Rebalance 500 offers formulators a way to create a reduced-fat, reduced-sugar ice cream without compromising taste or creaminess. It provides sweetness, texture and the mouthfeel of butterfat, and adds body without the addition of sugars. Bulk ...
Whey to go.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... WPH, whey protein hydrolysate, eliminates the bitter taste often limiting the use of this ingredient. Acid- and heat-stable, highly soluble, highly digestible and with a taste advantage, this Kosher-, Halal- and EU-approved protein ...
Optimal texturing abilities.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... After almost two years of lab development, a new phage-unrelated, mesophilic culture called XT-313 is available for texturing sour cream and creamy buttermilk. This strain offers customers an effective alternative in the event of phage attacks. In a market where the demand for low-fat ...
Meat and fish for cheese.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Fine quality meat and fish are blended with quality ingredients such as vegetables, herbs and spices to make the new premium Food Systems for spreadable cheese. The preparations provide spreadable cheese manufacturers with tailor-made, integrated solutions that ...
Micellar casein.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... A new nutritional protein, Protient 5202, contains 92 percent micellar casein. Made from domestic skim milk, it has a clean, bland flavor when compared with other isolated proteins. It can withstand UHT processing conditions, has low fat and lactose contents, is European Union and ...
Durable Italian cheese flavor.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... For breading and batter applications that involve deep frying, a new line of concentrated cheese flavors, formulated with CapsuLong technology, offers durability in this harsh environment. A variety of substrates will benefit from this new flavor process. Natural Italian-Type cheese flavor ...
Sweet and fruity.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)(additional flavoring or coloring)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Simply whip and apply Silcreme Whip Icing Lemon to any cake for a delicious treat that doesn't require additional flavoring or coloring. Non-dairy and ready to use, this bright yellow, lemon-flavored icing has superior hold and freeze-thaw stability ....
Chef-inspired cheddar sauces.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... New Chef-Style Cheddar Sauces offer a variety of authentic, bold, natural flavors. Developed by Chef Guy Beardsmore, Chef-Style sauces are kettle cooked and prepared with the highest quality ingredients for a rich dairy-based sauce that is blended with all natural ...
Versatile whey.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Grande Bravo functional whey proteins can be anything you want them to be, depending on how they're used. They make fillings creamier, sauces smoother, savory meats juicier and reduce final formulation cost. These proteins offer natural solutions to improve flavor and nutrition, bind ...
High-protein crisp.(FROM THE BENCH: DAIRY FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Natural dairy protein crisps contain up to 80 percent protein, the highest percentage of any known dairy crisp currently on the market, the company claims. New technology allows the manufacture of ...
Candy show brings out the kid in me: the usual, delightful sugar and spice plus plenty of chocolate ... and fortified candy arrives on the scene.(TOOPS SCOOPS)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Health and wellness may seem like an oxymoron for the candy industry, but manufacturers had success last year with products that played a healthier tune. Diet candy sales pulled their weight with a 17.3 percent increase, sugarless gum sales popped 6.5 percent and chocolate, with its ...
It was a dark and stormy night ...(Well Noted)
Aug 01, 2006; ... With apologies to Edward Bullwer-Lytton, it really was a dark and stormy night every night of the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting and food expo in Orlando last June. But the rain, wind and hail didn't put a dent in what was another great show for food and ingredient ...
FDA vindicates Charlie.(HEALTHBITES)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... A recent story in Consumer Reports magazine attacking the health attributes of canned tuna fish ignores decades of serious re search by scientists, medical authorities, research organizations and key government agencies, including the FDA. The unsigned story takes a radical departure from ...
Bread no longer toast.(HEALTHBITES)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... The focus on whole grains' nutritional value adds a new dynamic to an otherwise mature U.S. bread market, providing marketers with a new opportunity to bounce back from the doldrums of the low-carb fad and reinvigorate products. Sales in 2005 increased 1.1 percent to $13.7 billion, ...
Soy what's new?(HEALTHBITES)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... According to researchers at the National University of Singapore, dark soy sauce, widely used in east Asia, may prove to be more effective than red wine and vitamin C in combating human cell damage. Scientists found the sauce--derived from fermented soy beans--contains antioxidant ...
Trans fats guidelines.(HEALTHBITES)(dietary health )(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... The American Heart Association becomes the first major health group to urge a specific limit on trans fats in the diet--less than 1 percent of total calories--in its ...
Getting the guidelines right.(HEALTHBITES)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Getting the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans "right" may be the single most critical step to addressing the pandemic--and largely preventable--health crises of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and other serious illnesses. The private sector has increasingly used the guidelines in ...
Organic supply and demand.(HEALTHBITES)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Organic food suppliers are scrambling to find sufficient sources, according to a recent report in the Miami Herald (www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/14981821. htm). As demand by consumers for organic products shoots up (see "Staying in Step: The 6 top trends in food processing" in ...
Whole Grain Stamp, beta version.(HEALTHBITES)(Whole Grains Council)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... The Whole Grains Council, Boston, unveils a new Whole Grain Stamp design that contains more consumer information. The new stamp retains the familiar black-and-gold graphics but includes the whole-grain content of the item, such as "27 g or more per serving." Text directly below the stamp ...
Gluten-free gains share.(HEALTHBITES)(Americans battling celiac disease)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... With proposed FDA regulations for gluten-free labeling just around the corner, and estimates that 3 million Americans battling celiac disease, the gluten-free niche market is growing by leaps and bounds. Sales of foods in the category are expected to top $696 million in 2006, according to ...
Cut fruits retain nutrients.(HEALTHBITES)(cut fruit retained most of its nutrients)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Researchers at the University of California-Davis compared fresh fruit that had been cut and stored in the refrigerator with fruit left whole and refrigerated and found--to their surprise--that cut fruit retained most of its nutrients (vitamin C, carotenoids and phenolics) for up to nine ...
Mineral performance from ICL.(NEW INGREDIENT REVIEW)(ICL Performance Products LP)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Many Americans are still not getting sufficient calcium in their diet. Calcium status has been strongly linked to better bone health and, recently, to heart health as well. Levona is the new leavening agent from ICL Performance Products LP designed specifically to help food manufacturers ...
Sunny savory flavor.(NEW INGREDIENT PROFILES: YOUR NUTRACEUTICAL INGREDIENT INFORMATION SOURCE)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Exter Aroma BV introduces a unique clean label bouillon flavor, based on sunflower. Exter CL delivers a superb savory taste, while being allergen-free, non-GMO and 100 percent vegan. Following trends in nutrition and health, labeling issues have become more important and Exter Aroma put ...
Mile-high sprouts.(NEW INGREDIENT PROFILES: YOUR NUTRACEUTICAL INGREDIENT INFORMATION SOURCE)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The Natural Sprout Co. introduces its full line of all-natural sprout powders. The powders are high in vitamins and minerals, and phytochemically rich. When used in low temperature applications they remain enzyme active. Varieties include: alfalfa, barley, broccoli, millet, oat, quinoa, ...
High-GLA safflower oil.(COMING UP)(Arcadia Biosciences)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Arcadia Biosciences Inc. has developed safflower plants with seeds containing 65 percent GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in oil. The company promotes the oil as a more cost-effective and convenient source of the health-promoting omega-6 fatty acid. Higher levels of GLA in seed oils offers ...
Making soy kids' play.(NEW INGREDIENT PROFILES: YOUR NUTRACEUTICAL INGREDIENT INFORMATION SOURCE)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Solbar Industries Ltd.'s family of soy isolates, functional soy protein concentrates and textured soy concentrates gained USDA-FNS regulations for use in children nutrition programs. This is one in a series of developments initiated by Solbar to enhance its service to the U.S. market. By ...
Barley bar none.(NEW INGREDIENT PROFILES: YOUR NUTRACEUTICAL INGREDIENT INFORMATION SOURCE)(Cargill Health and Food Technologies)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Cargill Health & Food Technologies Barliv barley beta-glucan--which has been the subject of a number of scientific studies--is a concentrated, soluble fiber derived from barley. Clinical data show barley beta-glucan has cholesterol-lowering properties similar to oats. In addition, one ...
Food safety warnings: two developments on the preemption of state food safety warnings the food industry should know.(Regulatory Issues)(National Uniformity for Food Act.)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Two recent developments on preemption of state food-safety warnings could prove important to the food industry. The developments concern a California court decision on Proposition 65 warnings for mercury in canned tuna and the proposed National Uniformity for Food Act. An ...
Diet cancer: over the past 50 years, deaths from heart disease, stroke and infectious diseases have decreased significantly, but the same cannot be said of cancer.(Cover story)
Aug 01, 2006; ... According to the American Cancer Society, the best diet advice for preventing cancer is, essentially, to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and avoid obesity. Although we'd love for the advice to be more specific--more formulaic--the truth is the diet-cancer relationship is hard to pin down ...