MilliporeSigma strengthens pathogen testing with BioControl acquisition
MilliporeSigma, the life science business of Merck KGaA, has acquired BioControl Systems, a leader in food safety testing. IFT Daily News
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Bell named one of the best companies to work for in U.S.
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has awarded Bell Flavors and Fragrances as one of 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2016. IFT … Continue Reading →
The quest for the next ‘meatless meat’
In a recent study, Euromonitor International’s Food Analyst Raphael Moreau explores the future of meat alternatives, including in-vitro and 3D-printed meat. IFT Daily News
LabCorp buys FPI
LabCorp’s Covance business has acquired Food Perspectives (FPI), a leader in consumer research and testing. IFT Daily News
NIH advises early peanut exposure for infants
An expert panel sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued clinical guidelines to aid healthcare providers … Continue Reading →
Kenex Holdings acquires Hawaiian ice cream manufacturer
Kenex Holdings, a Chicago-based investment holding company, has completed the acquisition of Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts, an Aiea, Hawaii-based manufacturer of mochi ice cream. IFT Daily News
Foods rich in resistant starch may benefit health
A new comprehensive review published in Nutrition Bulletin examines the potential health benefits of resistant starch, a form of starch that is not digested in the small intestine and is … Continue Reading →
FDA extends comment period for dietary fiber labeling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will provide an additional 30 days to comment on its request for scientific data, information, and comments to help the agency determine whether … Continue Reading →
EAS Consulting Group hires Sayler
Allen Sayler has joined EAS Consulting Group as its new senior director for food and cosmetic consulting services. IFT Daily News
USDA releases five-year food safety plan
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has released its 2017–2021 Strategic Plan, which builds on prior successes and reflects emerging issues that FSIS faces … Continue Reading →