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03/08/2018 / By David Williams

U.S. beef industry makes strategic move to counter lab-grown meat with legal definition of “meat”

The era of so-called clean meat – artificial meat that was created from cells in a laboratory setting instead of being taken from real, live animals – is almost here. And the world has barely begun to try to keep up. Even the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has taken their sweet time in dealing with […]

11/11/2017 / By Janine Acero

More proof consumers like to be informed: New research reveals calorie counts on menus influence decisions for patrons and management

A comprehensive study has delved into the impact of displaying calorie figures in menus and found that it encourages consumers to make lower calorie choices and for food retailers to provide lower calorie options. According to Science Daily online, the research supports and confirms the labeling move made in Australia – calorie or kilojoule information […]

01/09/2017 / By Daniel Barker

New Canadian labeling requirement makes labeling calories mandatory for chain restaurants

Ontario residents will literally find something new on the menu in 2017, as calorie count listings become mandatory for menus and menu boards at chain restaurants with more than 20 locations. The new law, which went into effect on January 1, is intended to help consumers make healthier choices when ordering fast food. It’s all […]

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