Kellogg exceeds hunger relief milestone
In 2013, Kellogg launched Breakfasts for Better Days—a commitment to provide 1 billion servings of cereal and snacks to families in need around the world by the end of 2016. … Continue Reading →
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International Foodsource recalls raw pistachios due to possible <em>Salmonella</em> risk
International Foodsource has issued a voluntary recall of various raw pistachios products due to possible Salmonella risk. IFT Daily News
Garden of Life expands recall of shakes due to possible <em>Salmonella</em> contamination
Garden of Life is expanding its January 29 voluntary recall to include additional lots of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Chocolate, Original, Vanilla, and Vanilla Chai products because … Continue Reading →
FDA reopens comment period for gluten-free labeling of fermented, hydrolyzed foods
In response to requests from the public, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to add an additional 60 days to comment on the following proposed rule that … Continue Reading →
CTI Foods buys Liguria Foods
CTI Foods, a provider of custom food solutions to U.S. restaurant chains, has acquired Liguria Foods, a producer of pepperoni, salami, and other protein pizza toppings for both pizzerias and … Continue Reading →
U.S. House votes to ease calorie disclosure rules
According to USA Today, the U.S. House voted 266 to 144 to modify a proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule requiring chain pizzerias, delis, and convenience stores to list … Continue Reading →
RiceBran, Narula establish supply agreement, joint venture
RiceBran Technologies (RIBT), a producer and marketer of value added products derived from rice bran, has entered into an exclusive strategic supply agreement for organic rice bran and an LLC … Continue Reading →
How to get kids to eat their veggies
A study published in Nutrition Today reviews critical research and events that have led to the current framework for recommendations and policy on the appropriate feeding of infants and young … Continue Reading →
Gluten-free foods expand to restaurant menus
Since the gluten-free market’s inception, retailers have steadily embraced the trend by stocking more gluten-free items, featuring them in-store, and launching their own private label brands. IFT Daily News
USDA proposes policies to improve SNAP program
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a proposed rule designed to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods by requiring stores that accept … Continue Reading →