Wixon hires Santy as food scientist
Wixon has hired Renee Santy as a food scientist in the company’s Consumer Products Lab. IFT Daily News
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Red wine may raise ‘good’ cholesterol in those with type 2 diabetes
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that a glass of red wine may be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. IFT Daily News
Nestlé to invest $70 million in U.S. Product Technology Center
Nestlé Health Science is investing $ 70 million to create a Nestlé Product Technology Center (NPTC) at the New Jersey Center of Excellence in Bridgewater, N.J. IFT Daily News
Cranberry juice may improve vascular function, blood flow
A study presented at the Cranberry Health Research Conference shows that cranberry juice consumption may play a role in protecting against cardiovascular disease. IFT Daily News
The future of food science: CRISPR-Cas technologies
An open-access article published in the Journal of Food Science’s November issue explores CRISPR-Cas systems and their potential for development of enhanced foods. IFT Daily News
Restaurant beverage orders decline as consumers’ tastes shift
Although consumers order a beverage 70% of the time when visiting restaurants and other foodservice outlets, beverage orders have declined 4% or 2 billion servings over a five-year period, finds … Continue Reading →
Heavy coffee consumption may increase blood pressure
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress shows that drinking three or more cups of caffeinated espresso per day may increase blood pressure and blood glucose levels. … Continue Reading →
California passes bill to regulate antibiotic use in farm animals
According to Reuters, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that sets the strictest government standards in the United States for the use of antibiotics in livestock production. IFT … Continue Reading →
Private equity firm acquires Voortman Cookies
Swander Pace Capital, a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer products companies, has acquired Voortman Cookies, a manufacturer and marketer of cookies and wafers. IFT Daily News
EU Environment Committee rejects bill allowing opt-out from GM crop imports
According to Reuters, the European Parliament rejected a proposal that would have allowed countries to restrict or ban the use of imported genetically-modified (GM) crops that have secured European Union … Continue Reading →