U.S. House passes bill to repeal COOL
According to The Hill, the U.S. House passed legislation June 10 that would repeal country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements for beef, pork, and chicken products. IFT Daily News
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Nestlé invests $16 million to strengthen ice cream production in China
Nestlé is strengthening its ice cream business in China with a more than $ 16 million investment in its factories in Tianjin and Guangzhou. IFT Daily News
MGP hires Gutkowski as baking application scientist
MGP has hired Sarah Gutkowski as baking application scientist. IFT Daily News
Ocean seafood failing the acid test
Scientists and policymakers are working to reduce the water footprint of food production and ensure a safe ocean habitat for future supplies of fish and seafood. IFT Daily News
Jeni’s halts production again due to Listeria
According to Reuters, three weeks after reopening, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has stopped production and closed stores after finding Listeria in its production facility again. IFT Daily News
Diabetes medication may alter how the brain responds to food
A study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 75th Scientific Sessions shows that gut hormone-based medications used to treat diabetes, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, may alter the brain’s response … Continue Reading →
Canadian government proposes new nutrition labels
Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Health, has unveiled several initiatives to enable Canadians to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families, including proposed changes to nutritional labeling regulations. … Continue Reading →
Hughes resigns as Boulder Brands’ CEO
Boulder Brands has announced that Steve Hughes has resigned as CEO and as a member of the Boulder Brands board of directors effective immediately. IFT Daily News
FDA revokes GRAS status of <em>trans</em> fats
Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of … Continue Reading →
Barry Callebaut names new CEO; signs supply agreement with GarudaFood
The board of directors of Barry Callebaut has appointed Antoine de Saint-Affrique as new CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2015. IFT Daily News