Blizzard kills 35,000 West Texas dairy cows
According to The New York Times, a blizzard hit the plains of West Texas and eastern New Mexico on December 26, lasting for 48 hours and leaving snow drifts as … Continue Reading →
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Editors, experts predict 2016 food industry trends
In a special edition of the Weekly newsletter published on December 30, the editors of Food Technology magazine compiled their 2016 predictions for the industry in addition to the latest … Continue Reading →
Hain Celestial acquires Orchard House Foods
The Hain Celestial Group, an organic and natural products company, has announced the acquisition by Hain Celestial United Kingdom of Orchard House Foods, a manufacturer of prepared fruit, juices, fruit … Continue Reading →
General Mills acquires Brazilian yogurt maker Carolina
General Mills has acquired Brazilian yogurt maker Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias (Carolina), a privately-held dairy products company headquartered in Ribeirao Claro, Parana, Brazil. IFT Daily News
FONA appoints McDonald, Widuch as executive vice presidents
FONA International, manufacturer of flavor solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical companies, has named Amy McDonald and TJ Widuch as executive vice presidents, appointing them to lead overall revenue … Continue Reading →
<em>Salmonella</em> may be able to survive for long periods in dry foods
A study published in the Journal of Food Protection shows that pathogens, like Salmonella, may be able to survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
General Mills achieves 20% sodium reduction in seven categories
General Mills has announced that it has met or exceeded its goal to reduce sodium by 20%, but only in seven of the 10 key U.S. retail product categories that … Continue Reading →
Canadian <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak under investigation
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections in nine provinces. IFT Daily News
Breakfast foods, QSRs drove foodservice growth in 2015
This past year the U.S. foodservice industry recovered the visits it lost during the Great Recession, and will end the year with a total traffic volume at 61 billion with … Continue Reading →
Anheuser-Busch acquires Four Peaks Brewing
Anheuser-Busch has announced an agreement to acquire Four Peaks Brewing, a craft brewer in the state of Arizona. IFT Daily News