Renessenz opens sensory application center
Renessenz recently opened its Sensory Application Center in Chicago, Ill. IFT Daily News
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Dole sells minority interest in Compagnie Fruitiere Group
Dole Food Co. Inc. and Compagnie Fruitière Group have announced that Dole has sold its minority interest in Compagnie Financiere de Participations, the holding company of Compagnie Fruitière Group, back … Continue Reading →
U.S. adult obesity rate at 27.7%
According to Gallup, the U.S. adult obesity rate is 27.7% thus far in 2014. IFT Daily News
Hostess Brands names Toler President, CEO
Hostess Brands LLC has announced that food industry veteran William Toler has been named President and CEO. IFT Daily News
Evolva achieves key milestone in stevia project with Cargill
Cargill and Evolva Holding SA have announced the achievement of a technical milestone in their joint development program of fermentation-based minor steviol glycosides—the compounds responsible for the sweet taste in … Continue Reading →
Cocoa companies announce sustainability strategy in Ghana
Senior executives from 12 of the world’s largest chocolate and cocoa companies have signed a joint agreement with the Government of Ghana as part of a strategy to accelerate actions … Continue Reading →
Purdue researchers work to improve food waste in Africa
Purdue University researchers will lead a $ 5 million, five-year effort to help countries in sub-Saharan Africa reduce hunger and poverty fueled by food waste. IFT Daily News
Nestlé, Fonterra realign Latin America partnership
Nestlé and Fonterra have agreed to redefine the scope of their joint venture Dairy Partners Americas (DPA). IFT Daily News
Mizkan to acquire Ragu, Bertolli from Unilever
Mizkan Group, a condiment manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement with Conopco Inc., a subsidiary of Unilever, under which it will acquire the Ragu and Bertolli pasta sauce brand … Continue Reading →
FDA extends comment period on proposed Nutrition Facts panel changes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period by 60 days, to Aug. 1, 2014, for the following two proposed rules that appeared in the Federal … Continue Reading →