New York City menus now display sodium warning labels
The New York City Health Dept.’s sodium warning requirement goes into effect Dec. 1. IFT Daily News
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Germination can decrease allergenicity of peanut proteins
A recent study published online ahead of print in the Journal of Food Science examined the effects of germination under certain major environmental conditions on the allergenicity of peanut proteins … Continue Reading →
EFSA publishes guidance for medical foods
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published scientific and technical guidance to help the European Commission apply new rules regarding foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs). IFT Daily News
Taylor Farms Pacific recalls celery for E. coli risk
Taylor Farms Pacific is recalling a variety of celery products because they could potentially contain E. coli 0157:H7. IFT Daily News
Parabel secures farmland to produce LENTEIN
Parabel announced that it signed a lease in Fellsmere, Fla., for 450 acres of land to grow water lentils, the source for the company’s LENTEIN protein ingredient. IFT Daily News
No change in preferred sweetness after low-sugar diet
Individuals who completed a three-month low-sugar diet experienced no lasting change in their preferred levels of sweetness, although foods did taste sweeter to them, according to a recent study authored … Continue Reading →
Maple Leaf Foods streamlining organization
Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods will eliminate 400 salaried positions in a streamlining move designed to support organizational growth and cut costs. IFT Daily News
DDW acquires KleurCraft portfolio from SVZ International B.V.
DDW, The Colour House, announced that it recently acquired the KleurCraft portfolio of coloring foods, custom formulations, and related technology from SVZ International B.V., which will allow it to strengthen … Continue Reading →
Walmart’s interest in drone delivery will change the food conversation
Customers want to shop whenever, wherever, and however. New digital capabilities are creating fresh potential for the grocery industry, with the latest buzz surrounding drone delivery. IFT Daily News
Pinnacle Foods to buy Boulder Brands in $975 million deal
Pinnacle Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Boulder Brands in a transaction valued at approximately $ 975 million, including approximately $ 265 million of net debt. IFT … Continue Reading →