Dole acquires Chile’s TucFrut farms
Dole Food has acquired TucFrut farms and packing facilities in the Molina and Linares areas of Chile. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Frutarom acquires Brazilian flavor company
Frutarom Industries, manufacturer of flavors and specialty fine ingredients, has signed an agreement for the purchase of 100% of the shares of the Brazilian company Nardi Aromas for approximately $ … Continue Reading →
USDA to purchase surplus cheese to aid farmers, food banks
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has offered to purchase $ 20 million of cheddar cheese to reduce a private cheese surplus that has reached record levels, while assisting food … Continue Reading →
Purdue launches postharvest initiative at World Food Prize
Purdue University has announced it will formally launch the Purdue Postharvest Initiative with an exhibit at the World Food Prize meeting, taking place October 12–14 in Des Moines, Iowa. IFT … Continue Reading →
Osage Gardens recalls micro greens from Whole Foods stores
Osage Gardens is recalling Osage Gardens Organic 2-oz Micro Greens because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. IFT Daily News
Nestlé recalls Drumstick varieties due to Listeria risk
Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of its Nestlé Drumstick Club 16 count Variety Pack and 24 count Vanilla Pack (with cones marked for easy individual sale) due to … Continue Reading →
Combo meals may encourage kids’ consumption of high-calorie drinks
A new survey of children’s and teenagers’ eating habits at fast-food restaurants suggests that consumption levels of sugary drinks are closely tied to their automatic inclusion in “combo meal” packages. … Continue Reading →
Algaia to acquire Cargill’s Alginate business, manufacturing facility
Algaia has entered into an agreement with Cargill to acquire its Alginate business and its related manufacturing facility located in Lannilis, France. IFT Daily News
268 million children may be overweight by 2025
Researchers at the World Obesity Federation have published a study in Pediatric Obesity showing that by 2025 some 268 million children aged 5–17 may be overweight, including 91 million obese, … Continue Reading →
Tyson Foods takes minority stake in Beyond Meat
Tyson Foods has taken a 5% ownership stake in plant-based protein producer Beyond Meat. IFT Daily News