The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) has issued new data showing that 95% of U.S. schools are successfully meeting the updated meal standards made possible … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the finalists in the agency’s first Food Safety Challenge, an effort to better protect the food supply by fostering innovation in … Continue Reading →
According to the Chicago Tribune, Whole Foods, the leading organic and natural grocery chain, plans to open smaller, value-focused stores starting in 2016. IFT Daily News
According to Reuters, Syngenta has rejected a $ 45 billion takeover offer from Monsanto, saying the offer undervalued the Swiss firm and did not fully take into account regulatory risks. … Continue Reading →
The Monell Center, a research institute focused on the senses of taste and smell, has established a formal partnership with Drexel University to promote education and research on flavor perception … Continue Reading →
The growing influence of Hispanics, Millennials going through life stages, aging boomers, smaller households, and the need for fresh and non-processed foods are among the factors driving the shift in … Continue Reading →
A report to the U.S. Congress from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) chief economist finds that there is “insufficient evidence” to conclude that country of origin labeling (COOL) translates … Continue Reading →
According to the NPD Group, a global information company, pizza sales are on the rise at U.S. convenience stores. IFT Daily News
D.E Master Blenders 1753 B.V. and Mondelēz International have received conditional approval from the European Commission (EC) to combine their respective coffee businesses and create the world’s leading pure-play coffee … Continue Reading →
Panera Bread has recently announced it will be eliminating over 150 ingredients from its menu by 2016. IFT Daily News
