Panera introduces new ‘clean’ beverages
Panera Bread’s U.S. bakery-cafes will add a new version of its seasonal pumpkin spice latte and a new line of “clean” bottled beverages that are free of artificial colors, flavors, … Continue Reading →
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New process of disinfecting greens could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks
A study presented at the American Chemical Society’s 250th National Meeting & Exposition shows that a new, easy-to-implement method to disinfect spinach and other leafy greens during processing may eliminate … Continue Reading →
Wellspring Capital Management forms flexible packaging company
Wellspring Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the creation of a leading flexible packaging company through the merger of portfolio companies Prolamina and newly acquired Ampac … Continue Reading →
Tate & Lyle launches fiber fortification website for manufacturers
Tate & Lyle, a provider of food ingredients and solutions, has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to fiber fortification: www.tateandlylefibres.com. IFT Daily News
Smithfield Foods names Sullivan president, COO
Smithfield Foods has announced that Kenneth M. Sullivan, currently executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been named president and chief operating officer. IFT Daily News
Scientists debut the <em>Gulfsnow</em> peach variety
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), University of Georgia, and the University of Florida scientists worked cooperatively to develop Gulfsnow, a new peach variety. IFT Daily News
Ardent Mills to acquire Mondelez Canada’s flour mill
Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, has announced its intent to acquire the Mondelez Canada flour mill located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. IFT Daily News
Four cups of coffee a day may keep the doctor away
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that regular consumption of caffeinated coffee may help prevent the return of colon cancer after treatment and improve the chances … Continue Reading →
Trans fats may be linked to risk of death
A large review of existing research published in The BMJ suggests that for healthy people, a reasonable amount of saturated fat in the diet may pose no health risk. IFT … Continue Reading →
<em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to pork
The Washington State Dept. of Health (DOH) and Public Health—Seattle & King County (SKC), with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food … Continue Reading →