Kraft Heinz to move Illinois headquarters to Chicago
The Illinois headquarters of the newly formed The Kraft Heinz Co. will be located in downtown Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. IFT Daily News
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European Commission clears Cargill to acquire ADM’s chocolate business
The European Commission granted Cargill conditional clearance to purchase the European chocolate business of Archer Daniel Midlands Co., completing the deal’s regulatory approval process. IFT Daily News
Aspen Foods recalls frozen, raw, stuffed, breaded chicken products
Aspen Foods, a division of Koch Poultry, Chicago, is recalling approximately 1,978,680 lb of frozen, raw, stuffed, and breaded chicken product that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
FDA extends menu labeling compliance date to December 2016
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it is extending the compliance date for the menu labeling rule to Dec. 1, 2016, for those covered by the rule. … Continue Reading →
Yeast beta glucan may improve post-exercise immunity
A study presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association annual conference in Orlando, Fla., shows that Wellmune, a proprietary brand of baker’s yeast beta glucan, may help improve mucosal … Continue Reading →
Sensus America, Ganeden form strategic fiber–probiotic
Sensus America, part of Netherlands-based inulin manufacturer Sensus, and Ganeden, the manufacturer of patented strains of probiotics, have formed a strategic alliance. IFT Daily News
PepsiCo announces leadership appointments
PepsiCo has announced a series of leadership appointments that support the company’s global business priorities and growth strategies. IFT Daily News
Majority of Americans not eating enough fruit, veggies
A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that during 2007–2010, half of the total U.S. population consumed less than 1 cup of fruit … Continue Reading →
U.S. House committee approves anti-GMO labeling law
According to Reuters, U.S. food companies and other opponents of genetically modified food labeling notched a key victory on July 14 as the House Agriculture Committee approved a measure banning … Continue Reading →
Low vitamin D may be linked to osteoarthritis in the knee
A study published in AgResearch magazine shows that low vitamin D in your diet may increase the risk of developing the painful condition known as osteoarthritis in the knees. IFT … Continue Reading →