Month: June 2013

June 2013-National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month and a new campaign by the Dairy Industry is to “Rethink the Drink” asking us to consume more dairy products such as low fat(105 calories per 8 oz serving) or nonfat milk(90 calories per 8oz serving). Sugary drinks like a cola(138 grams per 8oz serving) or a sweetened bottled tea(135…
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A Modest Proposal: Increase Dietary Fiber in Processed Foods

Every day I am reminded to consume a baby aspirin to reduce the likelihood of a heart attack. Most of us have things that we consume regularly because of their health benefits such as omega3’s from fish oil or calcium supplements or a multivitamin. But what about dietary fiber? We have all been told that…
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What does the ideal supplement consumer look like to you?

What does the ideal supplement consumer look like to you? •Someone with a personal goal to win? •Someone who will go out of their way to shop at a store to buy a specific brand? •Someone who will research products so they buy the right product for their own goals? •Someone who will spend more…
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Food Tech Talks: Raising the "Bar"

SPI Group proudly announces our new seminar series, “Food Tech Talks,” a mini seminar series of technical topics for busy food professionals! Our first topic was “Raise the Bar.” This targeted presentation was designed specifically for people who are developing and marketing bars. The presentation included new research by DuPont Nutrition and Health on syrup…
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