Takasago opens encapsulation technology center
Takasago has opened a new Encapsulation Technology Center (ETC) at the company’s Rockleigh, N.J., facilities. IFT Daily News
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DSM appoints Ilona Haaijer as President DSM Food Specialties
DSM, the life sciences and material sciences company, has appointed Ilona Haaijer as President and CEO of DSM Food Specialties, one of the five global divisions of Royal DSM NV. … Continue Reading →
U.S. school districts to ban the purchase of chicken raised with antibiotics
According to the Los Angeles Times, members of the Urban School Food Alliance—a coalition that includes districts in New York City, N.Y.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Chicago, Ill., Dallas, Texas; and … Continue Reading →
Tate & Lyle forms joint venture in Brazil
Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of specialty food ingredients and solutions, has established a joint venture with Gemacom Tech Indústria e Comércio S.A. through the acquisition by Tate … Continue Reading →
Obesity, inactivity on the rise in the U.S.
According to the 25th edition of the America’s Health Rankings report, rising rates of obesity and physical inactivity continue to threaten Americans’ quality of life. IFT Daily News
Fresh food consumption will continue to grow
From 2003 to 2013, consumption of fresh foods—fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs—grew by 20% to over 100 billion eatings, according to the NPD Group, a global information company. … Continue Reading →
Peeling tomatoes prior to juicing may enhance liking
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that peeling tomatoes before they are juiced when using a cold break process may enhance the viscosity and preference for … Continue Reading →
Prebiotics may help ease anxiety
A study published in Psychopharmacology shows that a prebiotic—trans-galactooligosaccharide—may help reduce anxiety and stress in healthy subjects. IFT Daily News
NRA predicts local sourcing, sustainability as top menu trends for 2015
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) each year gets in the kitchen with chefs to reveal the top menu trends for the coming year. IFT Daily News
Hershey completes Allan Candy acquisition
The Hershey Co. has completed the purchase of The Allan Candy Co., a leading North American manufacturer of confectionery products based in Ontario, Canada. IFT Daily News