Symrise opens new research center in Holzminden
Symrise has moved into its new research center at its headquarters in Holzminden, Germany. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Publix, Kroger Cite Social Media Challenges, Opportunities
ORLANDO, Fla. — Having a corporate presence on social media presents challenges not only in terms of training those employees who post on behalf of the company, but also in … Continue Reading →
Hostess Brands reopening plants
According to ABC News, the bankrupt assets of Hostess Brands Inc., the company responsible for Twinkies, Ho Ho’s, Sno Balls, and Ding Dongs, are being put back to work by … Continue Reading →
Diners’ attitudes, behaviors don’t align
The latest research from The NPD Group shows specific food or beverage ingredients do not significantly influence consumer choices of restaurant and menu items although consumers express the desire for … Continue Reading →
Video: Leaders Must ‘Develop, Nurture, Motivate’ Workforce
The food industry is changing, and “over the years what really has evolved is the need for the leader to be able to develop and nurture and motivate their people, … Continue Reading →
Unemployment leads to fewer restaurant visits by U.S. Hispanics
While total restaurant visits increased by 1% in 2012 compared to prior year, visits by U.S. Hispanics declined by 1%, a loss of 86 million visits, reports The NPD Group, … Continue Reading →
Mushrooms may provide as much vitamin D as supplements
A study published in Dermato-Endocrinology shows that eating mushrooms containing vitamin D2 may be as effective at increasing and maintaining vitamin D levels (25–hydroxyvitamin D) as taking supplemental vitamin D2 … Continue Reading →
King Kullen Promotes Brown to SVP
BETHPAGE, N.Y. — King Kullen Grocery Co. has named Joseph Brown senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, with responsibility for advertising and marketing, pharmacy operations and all Center Store merchandising … Continue Reading →
U.S. Congress considers GMO labeling bill
According to the Huffington Post, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced bills to the Senate and House of Representatives on April 24 that would require … Continue Reading →
Nestlé to build new Nespresso production center in Switzerland
Nestlé Nespresso SA has begun construction of its third production center in Romont, Switzerland. IFT Daily News