TreeHouse Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Soup and Infant Feeding (SIF) business to Riverbend Foods, a newly formed portfolio company of Insight Equity, a private … Continue Reading →
New research presented at the Experimental Biology 2017 meeting on April 25 suggests that consuming less sodium may not lower blood pressure. IFT Daily News
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its FoodNet 2016 report, which documents trends in foodborne illness—identifying which illnesses are decreasing and which are increasing. IFT … Continue Reading →
As chocolate lovers recover from the Easter treats, new research from Mintel reveals that seasonal launches accounted for 25% of global chocolate new product launches in 2016. IFT Daily News
Post Holdings has agreed to acquire Weetabix from Shanghai-based Bright Food Group for £1.4 billion (approximately $ 1.8 billion). IFT Daily News
A study published in the Journal of Food Science examines the effect of pathogen inactivation processes on the quality of spices and herbs. IFT Daily News
Mondelēz International has announced that Roberto Marques, executive vice president and president, North America, will leave the company. IFT Daily News
A study published in JAMA Cardiology suggests that people living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods may have fewer hospitalizations for heart attacks and strokes compared to residents … Continue Reading →
General Mills has released its 2017 Global Responsibility Report, outlining the company’s approach to creating environmental, social, and economic value in the countries where it operates. IFT Daily News
According to The Canadian Press, a national recall of flour due to E. coli contamination, which was first announced last month and is the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is … Continue Reading →
