Tyson recalls beef products due to possible <em>E. coli</em> contamination
Tyson Fresh Meats, Dakota City, Neb., is recalling approximately 16,000 lb of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. IFT Daily News
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New information changes few opinions on GMOs
A study published in Food Policy shows that even when people are given new information, many people still won’t change their minds about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). IFT Daily News
FDA establishes expedited import program
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is establishing a voluntary, fee-based program for the expedited review and importation of foods into the United States from importers with a proven … Continue Reading →
Symrise acquires Flavor Infusion
Symrise AG has signed an agreement to acquire Flavor Infusion, a specialized supplier for natural beverage solutions in North America, to strengthen its product offering for natural beverage applications. IFT … Continue Reading →
Subway to remove artificial ingredients from its menu
According to the Associated Press, Subway has announced it will remove all artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives from its North American menu by 2017. IFT Daily News
Sensient to expand manufacturing facility in Illinois
Sensient Technologies has announced that construction for the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Amboy, Ill., has broken ground. IFT Daily News
General Mills invests in organic farming pipeline
General Mills is investing $ 50,000 to support the Canada-based Prairie Organic Grain Initiative (POGI), a multi-year program aimed at building resiliency and stability in the organic field crop sector … Continue Reading →
EFSA determines acrylamide in food is a public health concern
Following a comprehensive review, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its scientific opinion on acrylamide in food. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurant sales, traffic drive sales in April
Driven by stronger same-stores sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a moderate gain in April. IFT Daily News
Nestlé USA removes artificial flavors, cuts sodium in pizza, snacks
Nestlé USA has announced it will remove artificial flavors and cut sodium in its most popular frozen pizza and snack brands. IFT Daily News