FDA to send more inspectors to China
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Cott acquires DS Services for $1.25 B
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Survey: U.S. consumers want new sides, desserts this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, some dishes are going to look and taste a little different—except the turkey, according to a new survey from McCormick & Co. IFT Daily News
Mondelez International to invest $50 M in U.K. coffee site
Mondelez International, a manufacturer of chocolate, biscuits, gum, and candy as well as coffee, has announced plans to invest $ 50 million in its Banbury, United Kingdom, factory to build … Continue Reading →
Barry Callebaut CEO to step down next year
After serving as CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group since August 2009, Juergen Steinemann has decided to step down from his executive function by the end of fiscal year 2014/15. … Continue Reading →
ADM names Juan Luciano next CEO
Archer Daniels Midland Co. has announced that Juan R. Luciano has been named the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2015. IFT Daily News
Turkey’s Yildiz Holding acquires United Biscuits
According to Reuters, Turkey’s largest food group Yildiz Holding has acquired U.K.-based cookies and snacks maker United Biscuits in a deal it said made it the world’s third-biggest biscuit maker … Continue Reading →
‘Snackification’ of breakfast creates new opportunities
In 2014, breakfast cereal sales dropped $ 300 million in the U.S., according to New Nutrition Business’ new report–“The snackification of breakfast: How changing consumer habits are creating new opportunities.” … Continue Reading →
Resistant starch may improve insulin sensitivity
A study presented at the Annual Obesity Week conference on Nov. 4 shows that high amylose resistant starch (HI-MAIZE) may improve insulin sensitivity in women. IFT Daily News
Colorado, Oregon voters reject GMO labeling, Maui voters approve GM crop ban
According to NPR, voters in Colorado rejected a measure to require labeling of foods made with genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily News