Dr Pepper Snapple ups investment in BA Sports Nutrition
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has increased its equity investment in BA Sports Nutrition, makers of BodyArmor—a line of premium sports drinks. IFT Daily News
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Submit your entry to “Food Science in Action” video contest
Deadline for Journal of Food Science Education’s video contest, Food Science in Action, is Monday, May 2. IFT Daily News
USDA toolkit makes economic case for local food investment
As consumers across the United States express a growing interest in a closer connection to their food producers—whether through access to more localized markets and/or shorter supply chains—cities and regions … Continue Reading →
Technomic: Fast-casual boom continues
The 500 largest restaurant chains in the United States accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2015 to a 4.9% increase, totaling an estimated $ 288 billion. IFT Daily News
Coffee may improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics
A study published in the International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences shows that drinking coffee may lower blood sugar and uric acid levels in type 2 diabetic patients. IFT … Continue Reading →
U.S. organic producers on the rise
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double-digit growth in the organic sector. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
SNAP rules toughen in 21 states
According to The Washington Post, as many as 1 million Americans will stop receiving food stamps this year, the consequence of a work mandate that took effect last week in … Continue Reading →
PepsiCo promotes Carey to CEO, North America
According to Fortune, PepsiCo is promoting Al Carey, the current CEO of its North America Beverages division, to CEO, North America. IFT Daily News
General Mills divests Venezuelan business
General Mills has completed the sale of its Venezuelan business to Lengfeld, a private, international investor with a presence in Venezuela. IFT Daily News
Walmart partners with suppliers, consumers to raise money for Feeding America
Walmart has launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a U.S. initiative encouraging the public to join the fight against hunger. IFT Daily News