In June 2013—following the horsemeat scandal—the U.K. Dept. for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) commissioned a review into the integrity and assurance of food supply networks, and to make … Continue Reading →
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) has introduced a Seafood Traceability Financial Tool. IFT Daily News
FMC Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cheminova A/S, a wholly owned subsidiary of Auriga Industries A/S. Cheminova is a multinational crop protection company based in Denmark. IFT … Continue Reading →
Chiquita Brands International Inc. has postponed the Special Meeting of Shareholders to vote on the proposed transaction with Fyffes plc to Oct. 3, 2014. IFT Daily News
Perdue Foods announced that it has removed all antibiotics from its chicken hatcheries. IFT Daily News
According to Reuters, McDonald’s will increase the number of audits it conducts of suppliers in China, after a food scandal in July dented China sales. IFT Daily News
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and The Coca Cola Co. have expanded the companies’ partnership to offer select beverages from the portfolio of The Coca Cola Co.’s still brands in the … Continue Reading →
Chobani has hired Robert Post as Senior Director for Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs, helping drive the company’s mission of providing better food for more people. IFT Daily News
Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., a global ingredient solutions and nutritional premix provider, has announced an agreement with Norway-based NattoPharma ASA for distribution in the United States and Canada of its MenaQ7 … Continue Reading →
Some American households experience food insecurity at times during the year, meaning that their access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
