The Scientific Basis Of Guideline Recommendations On Sugar Intake: A Systematic Review

December 30, 2016 Annals of Internal Medicine

"The relationship between sugar and health is affected by energy balance, macronutrient substitutions, and diet and lifestyle patterns. Several authoritative organizations have issued public health guidelines addressing dietary sugars. Guidelines on dietary sugar do not meet criteria for trustworthy recommendations and are based on low-quality evidence. Public health officials (when promulgating these recommendations) and their public audience (when considering dietary behavior) should be aware of these limitations."

PreGel's 5-Star Pastry Series Brings Back High Profile Talent For 2017

December 30, 2016 PreGel America

The North Carolina International Training Centers at PreGel America – the U.S. subsidiary of the largest specialty dessert ingredient manufacturer in the world – today announced the 2017 seminar schedule for the company’s wildly successful 5-Star Pastry Series® featuring some of the most recognizable and respected names in the pastry industry. Renowned chefs from all over the world will grace the state-of-the-art facility, bringing with them a wealth of inspiring information, innovative techniques, and a captivating rock star essence that effortlessly exacts the unwavering attention of eager class attendees.

CFIA: King's Pastry Brand Tuxedo Bar Cake Recalled For Undeclared Hazelnuts

King's Pastry is recalling King's Pastry brand Tuxedo Bar Cake from the marketplace because it contains hazelnuts which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to hazelnuts should not consume the recalled product described

Stanz Foodservice Selects FTNI’s ETran Integrated Receivables Solution

Financial Transmission Network, Inc. (FTNI) announced that Stanz Foodservice has selected FTNI’s ETran Integrated Receivables platform, including its Fully-Hosted Online Payment Portal, advanced Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), and EPay ACH initiation modules. Stanz and FTNI are on schedule to roll out these seamlessly integrated solutions early in Q1 2017.

International Paper Foodservice Facilities Earn Elite Certification In Global Food Safety

December 30, 2016 International Paper

International Paper is committed to improving food safety throughout the supply chain. The Company announced their Kenton, Ohio and Visalia, California facilities achieved food safety certification by exceeding the standards of the benchmarking procedures as dictated by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The two sites join IP's Shelbyville, Ill. Facility that was certified in March, 2016. All three sites achieved scores above 99%.