Flavonoids may protect against ovarian cancer
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that flavonoids may decrease the risk for ovarian cancer. IFT Daily News
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Combining probiotics with prebiotics may have added benefits
A study published in Anaerobe shows that there may be added benefits to taking a probiotic in combination with prebiotics, as opposed to taking prebiotics alone. IFT Daily News
Chaucer Foods invests in Crunchies Food
Chaucer, a producer of specialty food ingredients and products, has entered into an agreement to acquire 65% of Crunchies Food Co., a U.S. freeze-dried brand. IFT Daily News
Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Kalite Sistem Laboratories
Mérieux NutriSciences Corp. has acquired Kalite Sistem Laboratories Group (KSL), an independent food testing laboratory in Turkey. IFT Daily News
Corbion Purac invests in bioplastic production with new plant
Corbion Purac has announced it will start producing PLA, a bioplastic, to bring new biodegradable solutions to the plastics industry and increase global PLA production capacity by a further 75 … Continue Reading →
Baker Cheese Factory invests $7 M to expand plant
Baker Cheese Factory Inc., a family-owned cheese-maker, is expanding and modernizing its operations in St. Cloud, Wis. IFT Daily News
30% of U.S. shrimp products are misrepresented
Oceana, an international environmental advocacy group, has released a study that reveals, through DNA testing, that 30% of the 143 shrimp products tested from 111 grocery stores and restaurants were … Continue Reading →
U.S. restaurant traffic slowed in September
As a result of softer customer traffic levels and a somewhat dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a moderate decline in September. … Continue Reading →
Marathon Ventures recalls macadamia nuts due to possible <em>Salmonella</em>
Marathon Ventures Inc. has announced that it is voluntarily recalling various retail and bulk packages containing raw macadamia nuts as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with … Continue Reading →
China lifts suspension on Washington apples
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that China is lifting its suspension of Red and Golden Delicious apple imports from Washington State. IFT Daily News