Tree Top hires new President, CEO
Tree Top Inc. has hired Keith Gomes as the company’s new President and CEO. IFT Daily News
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Olam buys ADM’s cocoa business
Olam International Ltd., an agri-business operating across the value chain in 65 countries, has agreed to acquire the global cocoa business of Archer Daniels Midland Co. for $ 1.3 billion. … Continue Reading →
New opportunities emerge as weight wellness hits tipping point
According to “10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition, and Health 2015,” the new food and health trend forecast from New Nutrition Business, the weight wellness market is at a tipping … Continue Reading →
Yogurt may lower type 2 diabetes risk
A study published in BMC Medicine shows that yogurt may help lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. IFT Daily News
SunOpta sells its fiber, starch business
SunOpta Inc., a global company focused on natural and organic foods, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its fiber and starch business to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne Group (JRS) … Continue Reading →
Opertech Bio receives financing for taste evaluation technology
Opertech Bio Inc., a company that has pioneered a new approach to sensory evaluation, has raised $ 750,000 in private equity financing. IFT Daily News
Firmenich names honey the 2015 ‘Flavor of the Year’
Firmenich has announced that honey is the Flavor of the Year for 2015. IFT Daily News
Understanding consumer dynamics key to foodservice growth
Heading into the New Year, Bonnie Riggs, Restaurant Industry Analyst at The NPD Group, a global information company, advises foodservice operators and manufacturers to put a strong effort into understanding … Continue Reading →
Obese children may crave more sugar
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that children who are obese may overeat because they crave more sugar than slimmer children. IFT Daily News
ADM to build tech center in Kentucky
Archer Daniels Midland Co. has announced that it has selected Erlanger, Ky., as the site for its new information technology and support center. IFT Daily News