Hershey achieves 2015 certified, sustainable cocoa goal
Hershey has announced that it achieved its goal to source 50% of its global cocoa supply from certified and sustainable sources by the end of 2015—one year ahead of its … Continue Reading →
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Ardent Mills joins sustainable agriculture initiative
Ardent Mills has joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture as an associate member. IFT Daily News
Blommer Chocolate acquires Chinese manufacturing facility
Blommer Chocolate, a cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North America, has purchased a manufacturing plant in China’s Jinshan district near Shanghai. IFT Daily News
National Restaurant Association acquires National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has announced its acquisition of the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP), a U.S.-based certification body. IFT Daily News
LiDestri announces leadership transition
LiDestri Food and Beverage has announced that Giovanni LiDestri, president and CEO, will be transferring his responsibilities for day-to-day company operations to sibling team Stefani and John C. LiDestri, effective … Continue Reading →
Folate content, processing loss in produce
A paper published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety (CRFSFS) examines the content of, and the effects of processing on, folates in vegetables and fruits. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Plastic in <em>Snickers</em> bar prompts Mars recall in 55 countries
After a small piece of red plastic was found in one Snickers bar purchased in Germany on January 8, Mars has made a precautionary decision to voluntarily recall a selection … Continue Reading →
Eurofins opens new laboratory in Kentucky
Eurofins Microbiology, a provider of bioanalytical testing services, has announced the opening of its new ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Louisville, Ky. IFT Daily News
AAAS honors IFT members with Fellow designation
The AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Council elected 347 Fellows for 2015, in recognition of their contributions to innovation, education, and scientific leadership. IFT Daily News
Cholesterol in eggs may not increase heart disease risk
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eggs may not increase the risk for heart disease, even among those that carry the gene APOE4, which … Continue Reading →