Watson donates vitamins to the Dominican Republic
Watson Inc. has donated 360,000 nutritional supplement tablets, which were formulated and produced in their West Haven, Conn., facilities. IFT Daily News
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USDA scientists develop 16 new lettuce breeding lines
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in California have developed 16 new lettuce breeding lines. IFT Daily News
Nestlé targets water reduction at its California plants
Nestlé is investing in technology to help reduce the amount of water it uses in California at its five water bottling plants and four facilities where food or petcare products … Continue Reading →
USDA develops new certification label for GMO-free products
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a new government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Restaurant sales surpassed grocery store sales for the first time
As reported by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. Census Bureau data shows that for the first time on record in December 2014, monthly sales at U.S. restaurants exceeded grocery … Continue Reading →
U.S. consumers believe organic means healthier
Research from Mintel shows that Americans appear confused about the benefits of organics, with many perceiving the organic products as healthier options than non-organic counterparts. IFT Daily News
Global flavors market to reach $15.2 billion by 2020
A new report by Allied Market Research forecasts the global flavors market to reach $ 15.2 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2015 … Continue Reading →
Food, agriculture fields see strong job growth
According to a new employment outlook report, nearly 58,000 jobs will open annually across the United States in occupations involving food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environment over the next … Continue Reading →
Dark chocolate may increase alertness
A study published in NeuroRegulation shows that dark chocolate may improve attention. IFT Daily News
Roha USA hires Madkins
Roha USA has hired Byron Madkins as vice president of global color application and R&D. IFT Daily News