Thailand’s CPF to buy Bellisio for $1.08 billion
Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire U.S. frozen-food producer Bellisio Parent for $ 1.075 billion. IFT Daily News
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Report: Industry ups investment in cutting food waste
The food industry is making clear progress in reducing food waste, with higher rates of food donated and increased investment in solutions, according to a new report by the Food … Continue Reading →
McDonald’s expands table service across the U.S.
According to Fortune, McDonald’s plans to offer table service at all of its U.S. restaurants. IFT Daily News
Bagged salads may promote growth of Salmonella
A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology shows that small amounts of damage to salad leaves in bagged salads may encourage the presence of Salmonella enterica. IFT Daily News
U.S. organic board removes carrageenan from allowed substances list
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has voted to remove carrageenan from a National List of allowed substances in organic food. IFT Daily News
Sabra recalls hummus products due to Listeria monocytogenes
Sabra Dipping is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to Nov. 8, 2016, due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in … Continue Reading →
FDA reopens comment period on infant formula structure/function claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period on the draft guidance for industry about the type and quality of scientific evidence substantiating structure/function claims made … Continue Reading →
Tips for communicating science
In a new Perspective post, author and food communicator Kavin Senapathy offers some dos and don’ts for communicating to the public in an effective and impactful way. IFT Daily News
More ice cream recalled due to Aspen Hills’ cookie dough
Aspen Hills’ October recall of cookie dough due to possible Listeria contamination now affects three flavors of Cedar Crest Specialties ice cream, Weight Watchers Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough … Continue Reading →
Mintel predicts 2017 to be the year of extremes
According to the agency, 2017 will be a year of extremes, from “ancient” products including grains, recipes, practices, and traditions to the use of technology to create more and better … Continue Reading →