FDA finds negligible drug residues in milk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released results from its milk sampling survey, which involved the testing of nearly 2,000 dairy farms for drug residues in milk. More … Continue Reading →
Category: IFT
What’s in America’s kitchens?
More almond milk, Greek yogurt, quinoa, and sea salt are in America’s kitchens today than in 2011, the last time The NPD Group, a global information company, conducted its Kitchen … Continue Reading →
Mondelez names Marques as EVP, President of North America
Mondelez International, a maker of biscuits, chocolate, gum, and candy, has announced that Roberto Marques will join the company in mid-March and become Executive Vice President and President, North America. … Continue Reading →
Genes may play a role in food allergies
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers have pinpointed a region in the human genome associated with peanut allergy in U.S. children, offering evidence that genes may play a … Continue Reading →
Nestlé develops food for solar-powered aircraft flight
The world’s first attempt to circumnavigate the globe in Solar Impulse—a solar powered aircraft—is set for take-off this week in Abu Dhabi, and Nestlé Research is providing the two Swiss … Continue Reading →
Hershey names Patricia Little next SVP, CFO
The Hershey Co. has announced the appointment of Patricia A. Little as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 16. IFT Daily News
Frequent meals may be linked to healthier eating
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that adults who eat multiple small meals every day may eat better and weigh less than … Continue Reading →
Dannon improves yogurt nutrient profile
The Dannon Co. has announced progress in three of the four goals of its commitment with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)—including improvements in the nutrient profile of its … Continue Reading →
Flowers Foods’ EVP to retire
Flowers Foods Inc., a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods, has announced that Gene D. Lord, executive vice president, will be retiring on April 24, 2015, after almost 50 … Continue Reading →
Mondelez sells stake in Ajinomoto General Foods
Mondelez International announced that it will sell its 50% interest in Ajinomoto General Foods (AGF), which manufactures and sells instant, ground, and liquid coffee products in Japan, to its joint … Continue Reading →