BASF opens expanded center; enters menthol distribution agreement with Global Essence
BASF has opened its newly expanded Food Technology & Applications Center. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Almonds may provide fewer calories than previously thought
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that almonds may provide 20% fewer calories than previously thought. IFT Daily News
U.S., Denmark top ranking of world’s most ‘food-secure’ countries
According to Reuters, people in the United States, Denmark, Norway, and France led the world in food security thanks to ample supplies, high incomes, low costs for food relative to … Continue Reading →
Giant Closes on Genuardi’s Buy
CARLISLE, Pa. — The Giant-Carlisle division of Ahold USA said Friday it has successfully completed its acquisition of 15 stores in the Philadelphia area from Genuardi’s Family Markets, a subsidiary … Continue Reading →
Wild blueberry juice may reduce DNA damage
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming wild blueberry juice may reduce the risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases by preventing DNA damage from oxidation. … Continue Reading →
Card Issuers Settle Interchange Suit for $7.25B
NEW YORK — Visa, MasterCard and card-issuing banks have agreed to pay an estimated $ 7.25 billion to retailers to settle charges that they conspired to fix interchange fees. read … Continue Reading →
U.S. House Agriculture Committee agrees on farm bill
According to The New York Times, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on July 12 voted to pass its version of a new farm bill that cuts $ 12 billion more … Continue Reading →
Exclusive Brands Add Wonder to the Mundane
While attending last year’s Fancy Food Show, Anita De Santo, a buyer for HEB’s Central Market, decided to source a seven-flavor line of craft ice cream and sorbets, each dreamed … Continue Reading →
U.S. government, academia, and industry launch food pathogen genome database
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the University of California – Davis, Agilent Technologies Inc., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a collaboration to create … Continue Reading →
Nestlé joins call to accelerate food security at G20 summit
Nestlé has joined other consumer goods companies in calling for increased public and private sector investment to accelerate food security programs worldwide. IFT Daily News