Proposed bill introduces GMO-free certified labels
According to the Associated Press, U.S. House Republicans have proposed a new government certification for foods free of genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily News
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New beans developed to ‘beat the heat’
Amidst fears that global warming could eliminate a vital source of protein that has sustained humans for centuries, bean breeders with the CGIAR global agriculture research partnership have announced the … Continue Reading →
Nestlé factory uses anaerobic digestion to achieve zero waste
A new anaerobic digestion system at Nestlé’s factory in Fawdon, England, is turning chocolate and sugar confectionery waste from the site’s manufacturing processes into renewable energy and clean water. IFT … Continue Reading →
Milk may be good for the brain
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows a correlation between milk consumption and the levels of a naturally occurring antioxidant called glutathione in the brain in … Continue Reading →
H.J. Heinz, Kraft Foods to merge
H.J. Heinz Co. and Kraft Foods Group Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Co., forming the third largest food and beverage company in … Continue Reading →
Global livestock antibiotic use expected to increase 67% by 2030
A team of researchers from Princeton University, the International Livestock Research Institute, the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics, and Policy has conducted for the … Continue Reading →
FDA to hold public meeting on FSMA implementation strategy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public meeting entitled, “FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Focus on Implementation Strategy for Prevention-Oriented Food Safety Standards.” IFT Daily News
Dark chocolate may have heart benefits for older adults
According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions 2015, eating dark chocolate may help improve energy levels, raise exercise stamina, and improve other measures … Continue Reading →
Starbucks passes Subway in U.S. sales
According to USA Today, Starbucks has passed Subway to become the No. 2 restaurant chain in U.S. sales—second only to McDonald’s. IFT Daily News
Middle income countries play key role in eliminating hunger
Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico may be rising economic powerhouses, but these five fast-growing, middle income countries are still home to nearly half of the world’s hungry, or 363 … Continue Reading →