Hawaiian Host buys Mauna Loa from Hershey
According to the Associated Press, Hawaiian Host, maker of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, has agreed to buy macadamia nut processor Mauna Loa from The Hershey Co. IFT Daily News
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Guidelines for marketing food to children
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has published “Recommendations for Responsible Food Marketing to Children” to provide a comprehensive set of model definitions for food marketing practices directed to children. IFT … Continue Reading →
Current nutrition labeling may be ineffective
A study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences shows that current government-mandated nutrition labeling may be ineffective in improving nutrition. IFT Daily News
Freeland Foods recalls spicy seed mix due to potential <em>Salmonella</em>
Freeland Foods Inc., San Jose, Calif., is voluntarily recalling the Go Raw Organic Spicy Seed Mix, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. IFT Daily News
Starbucks names Kevin Johnson President, COO
Starbucks Corp. has appointed Kevin Johnson as President and Chief Operating Officer. IFT Daily News
Sensient Flavors predicts food, beverage flavor trends for 2015
Sensient Flavors’ industry experts have identified four primary consumer interests—hybrid flavors, regional inspiration, creative sourcing, and savory updates—that inform eight up-and-coming flavor trends for 2015. IFT Daily News
NuGo Nutrition acquires fiber bar brand
NuGo Nutrition, a manufacturer of protein bars, has acquired Gnu Foods FiberLove bars. IFT Daily News
Health Canada approves Sabinsa’s probiotic for sale in Canada
Health Canada, the federal department that regulates the products that help the people of Canada maintain and improve their health, has reviewed and approved Sabinsa’s shelf-stable probiotic LactoSpore ingredient for … Continue Reading →
USDA approves Monsanto’s new GMO soybeans
According to Reuters, Monsanto Co. has received final U.S. approval for herbicide-tolerant crops to be used with a new herbicide the company says will fight problematic weed resistance on farm … Continue Reading →
U.S. gluten-free food market reaches $973 M
The gluten-free market is cementing its staying power as more than a mere dietary fad and continues to make national headlines, including a recent announcement by popular foodservice chain Pizza … Continue Reading →