Chipotle achieves non-GMO goal
Chipotle Mexican Grill has achieved its goal of moving to only non-GMO ingredients to make all of the food in its U.S. restaurants—including all of the food at its Asian … Continue Reading →
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New berry cultivars produce high yields, quality
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) has developed two new berries that are both high yielding and high quality. IFT Daily News
SkinnyPop acquires <em>Paqui</em> brand tortillas, tortilla chips
SkinnyPop Popcorn has acquired the Paqui brand of “better-for-you” tortilla chips and tortillas. IFT Daily News
Kalsec to install solar panels in Michigan manufacturing facility
A roof-mounted solar energy generation system is scheduled to be online at Kalsec’s Kalamazoo, Mich., manufacturing operation by the end of August 2015. IFT Daily News
Greek yogurt to be permanent fixture on school menus
According to Syracuse.com, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has decided that Greek yogurt will be offered as a meat alternative in U.S. school lunches beginning in September. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Inventure Foods recalls frozen veggies, smoothie kits due to possible <em>Listeria</em> contamination
Inventure Foods Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain varieties of its Fresh Frozen line of frozen vegetables, as well as select varieties of its Jamba At Home line … Continue Reading →
U.S. Hispanics grew restaurant visits in 2014
The U.S. Hispanic population is growing exponentially compared to non-Hispanics, and the group’s overall restaurant visits outpaced population growth, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily News
Tate & Lyle to restructure European bulk ingredients business, <em>Splenda</em> unit
According to Reuters, Tate & Lyle has announced a major restructuring that includes exiting most of its European bulk ingredients business and making changes to its Splenda sucralose unit. IFT … Continue Reading →
Nomad Holdings to acquire Iglo Foods for €2.6 billion
Nomad Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iglo Foods Holdings for approximately €2.6 billion. IFT Daily News
Kayem Foods recalls sausage products due to possible foreign matter contamination
Kayem Foods, Chelsea, Mass., is recalling approximately 59,203 lbs of fully cooked chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic. IFT Daily News