Coca-Cola Enterprises opens innovation center at Georgia Tech
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) is opening an innovation and development center at Georgia Tech. IFT Daily News
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U.S. obesity rate inches up to 27.7% in 2014
The percentage of U.S. adults who are obese continued to trend upward in 2014, reaching 27.7%. IFT Daily News
Post to buy MOM Brands for $1.15 B
Cereal maker Post Holdings Inc. has announced it will acquire privately held rival MOM Brands Co. for $ 1.15 billion to expand in the growing bagged and hot cereal categories. … Continue Reading →
How to meet the increase in demand for animal protein
According to a report from the National Research Council, meeting the expected growth in global demand for animal protein in a way that is economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable will … Continue Reading →
Feeling ‘full’ on less food
This month’s FutureFood 2050 series explores new evidence-based tactics, such as foods that make you feel full faster and targeted medications, which will play an important role in global efforts … Continue Reading →
Restaurant burgers had a banner year in 2014
Against tough competition from other sandwiches and flat to declining restaurant traffic, burgers ordered at U.S. restaurants and foodservice outlets had a banner year in 2014, according to The NPD … Continue Reading →
IFT launches the Wellness newsletter
The Institute of Food Technologists’ has debuted a new specialized newsletter—IFT’s Wellness newsletter. Delivered to your inbox twice a month, this free newsletter is an update and revamp of IFT’s … Continue Reading →
Dannon names Amanda Ford winner of yogurt, probiotics grant
The Dannon Co. has named Amanda Ford from the University of Florida winner of the 2014–2015 Dannon Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant. IFT Daily News
Barry Callebaut opens new Chocolate Academy in Dubai
The Barry Callebaut Group, a manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced the opening of its new Chocolate Academy center. IFT Daily News
IOM publishes framework to guide decision making
The U.S. Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council have published the “Framework for Assessing the Effects of the Food System”—a framework to assist in food and agriculture decision … Continue Reading →