SensoryEffects acquires Quality Ingredients’ creamer business
SensoryEffects has acquired the dairy and non-dairy creamer business of Quality Ingredients Corporation (QIC). IFT Daily News
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Spartan-Nash Finch Deal Clears FTC
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores and Nash Finch Co. said Tuesday that the waiting period for the pending merger of the companies passed without action from the Federal Trade … Continue Reading →
Mitteness joins iTi Tropicals
iTi Tropicals has hired Monica Mitteness as Manager, Supply Chain Quality. IFT Daily News
Shuanghui secures financing for Smithfield Foods merger; stakeholder threatens deal
Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. has entered into a facilities agreement with Bank of China Ltd., Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (also known as Rabobank International), Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, … Continue Reading →
FMI Names Krys to Events Post
ARLINGTON, Va. — Food Marketing Institute on Wednesday said it has named Susan Krys vice president of industry events to help re-engineer the association’s industry trade show, now called FMI … Continue Reading →
Pectin, inulin may replace fat in cakes
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that pectin and inulin are the most efficient fat replacers for the development of low-fat cakes. IFT Daily News
McDonalds, Burger King stray from advertising guidelines for kids
Fast food television commercials aimed at children ages 2–11 did not comply with self-imposed guidelines organized through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) during a one-year study period, according to a … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Down on the Farm at Sprouts
Sprouts Farmers Market maintains its farmers’ market ambiance throughout the stores and offers customers a “complete shop.” read more Supermarket News
India attempts to pass food security bill under economic strain
According to The Washington Post, India plans to subsidize wheat, rice, and cereals for approximately 800 million people under a $ 20 billion system to cut malnutrition and ease poverty. … Continue Reading →
Hillshire Brands acquires Golden Island jerky brand
The Hillshire Brands Co. has signed an agreement to acquire the maker of Golden Island jerky products, a leader in the gourmet jerky category. IFT Daily News