Merger rumors surround DuPont and Dow Chemical
According to Reuters, Dow Chemical Co. and DuPont are in talks to merge, creating a chemicals giant with a market value of more than $ 120 billion that could then … Continue Reading →
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Healthy Food Ingredients acquires Suntava
Healthy Food Ingredients, the parent company of SK Food International and Hesco/Dakota Organic Products, recently acquired Suntava, based in Afton, Minn. IFT Daily News
WHO report estimates global burden of foodborne diseases
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the first ever to look at global estimates of foodborne diseases, finds that children younger than 5 years of age account … Continue Reading →
Frozen foods growth limited by demand for fresh
Consumer demand for fresh foods has limited the growth of the frozen foods market in recent years, according to a new report called Frozen Foods in the U.S.: Hot Meals, … Continue Reading →
Consumer definition of ‘natural’ evolves
Consumers have grown more concerned about the ingredients in the foods and drinks they consume, and their definition of “natural” has evolved to eschew the use of additives, chemicals, and … Continue Reading →
EC report calls for limit on trans fats
A report issued by the European Commission (EC) calls for a legal limit for trans fats in industrial applications. IFT Daily News
Wholesome Sweeteners acquires TruSweets
Wholesome Sweeteners has announced its purchase of the organic candy company, TruSweets. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurant outlook, sales improve in October
Driven by stronger same-store sales and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a moderate gain in October. IFT Daily News
McCormick predicts emerging trends, flavors for 2016
McCormick & Company has unveiled its annual McCormick Flavor Forecast, revealing the trends that will shape culinary innovation—in home kitchens, at restaurants, and on retail shelves—in the years to come. … Continue Reading →
GMA debuts SmartLabel to give consumers access to ingredient information
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has announced the launch of SmartLabel—a technology that will enable consumers to have access to detailed information about thousands of retail products. IFT Daily News