The Lempert Report: Back to school retail (video)
The back to school shopping period for retailers is much like the holiday season, busy! So how can the food retail world fit in? Several ways. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
U.S. restaurant growth expected to remain slow
With little growth in consumer visits to U.S. restaurants, restaurant units grew 0.8% in spring 2014 compared to spring 2013, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
No health benefits beyond eating 5 servings of fruits, veggies daily
A study published in the British Medical Journal shows that eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables may significantly lower the risk of death, but eating more than that … Continue Reading →
Kellogg sets new sustainability goals
Kellogg Co. has announced new sustainability goals including responsible sourcing of its top 10 ingredients by 2020, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain, waste reduction, and low-carbon … Continue Reading →
Evolva, Cargill publish stevia reb M patent application
Evolva Holding SA has published its patent application (WO 2014122227) on a process to efficiently and sustainably produce next-generation sweeteners via fermentation, including rebaudioside M (reb M). IFT Daily News
McCormick recalls ground oregano due to possible <em>Salmonella</em> risk
McCormick & Co. Inc. has recalled its Ground Oregano, 0.75-oz bottle, UPC 0-523561-6, with code dates “Best By AUG 21 16 H” and “AUG 22 16 H” due to possible … Continue Reading →
Coca-Cola, Monster Beverage enter into long-term strategic partnership
The Coca-Cola Co. and Monster Beverage Corp. have entered into definitive agreements for a long-term strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies in the global energy … Continue Reading →
Gun-control group asks Kroger to ban firearms
The anti-gun group that convinced Target to ask shoppers in operating areas where carrying guns is legal, to leave their firearms at home, now has Kroger in its crosshairs. read … Continue Reading →
Chiquita turns down acquisition offer
Chiquita Brands International Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors unanimously determined that the unsolicited offer from the Cutrale Group and the Safra Group announced on Aug. 11, 2014, … Continue Reading →
Balancing salt consumption may be optimal for health
Two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine assessed sodium and potassium intake and related them to blood pressure as well as to deaths, heart disease, and strokes. … Continue Reading →