New genetic variants associated with coffee drinking
Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking. IFT Daily News
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Grain Processing Corp. plans maltodextrin manufacturing expansion
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) has announced its plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion of Maltrin maltodextrins capacity at one of its current manufacturing sites. IFT Daily News
Synergy Flavours expands, consolidates UK operations
Synergy Flavours, a flavoring, extract, and essences manufacturer, is investing to expand the company’s EU headquarters in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, and to relocate its manufacturing site in Corby, Northamptonshire, … Continue Reading →
Post announces management changes
Post Holdings Inc. has announced several management changes and a reorganization of its businesses. IFT Daily News
Ingredion acquires Penford for $340 M
Ingredion Inc., a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Penford Corp., a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty ingredients for food and … Continue Reading →
Cutrale-Safra raises bid to acquire Chiquita to $600 M
Cutrale-Safra has announced its definitive offer to acquire all the outstanding stock of Chiquita Brands International Inc. for $ 14 per share in cash, or about $ 600 million. IFT … Continue Reading →
IFT, FutureFood 2050 celebrate World Food Day
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has designated October 16 of each year as World Food Day. IFT Daily News
Omega Brands purchases assets from Mycell Technologies
Omega Brands Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement with Mycell Technologies LLC to purchase certain specified assets related to the branded omega-3 infused beverages and nutritional shots sold under … Continue Reading →
Michigan State University launches education food channel
Michigan State University (MSU) is launching Foodchannel.msu.edu, a new educational portal that will offer open-access courses and resources to students around the globe. IFT Daily News
Kansas State innovation center receives $2.4 M in equipment donations
The Kansas State University Bulk Solids Innovation Center, which broke ground in July, has garnered $ 2.4 million in equipment donations. IFT Daily News