Dairy Innovation Center announces sustainability award winners
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has announced the winners of the third annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. IFT Daily News
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WIC funding to fall, increases proposed for SNAP and child nutrition
According to the proposed 2015 Agriculture Appropriations bill, funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will decrease while monies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Continue Reading →
Pumpkin seed, soy germ extract may reduce symptoms of overactive bladder
A study published in the Journal of Functional Foods shows that a blend of a water-soluble pumpkin seed extract and soy germ extract may reduce the symptoms of overactive bladder … Continue Reading →
More Americans choosing foods, beverages based on healthfulness
The number of American consumers who consider healthfulness when purchasing their food and beverages has shown a significant uptick in the past two years, according to the findings of the … Continue Reading →
FDA approves high-intensity sweetener advantame
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the new food additive, advantame, is safe for use as a general-purpose sweetener and flavor enhancer in food, except meat and … Continue Reading →
The U.S. organic food market: From niche to mainstream
In 2012, organic food sales for at-home consumption totaled $ 26.3 billion and comprised over 4% of total U.S. food sales for at-home consumption. IFT Daily News
Senomyx, PepsiCo extend sweet flavor collaboration
Senomyx Inc. has announced that PepsiCo Inc. has exercised its option to extend the companies’ collaborative agreement related to Senomyx’s sweet-taste technology for an additional two years, through August 2016. … Continue Reading →
Naturex acquires Vegetable Juices Inc.
Naturex, a manufacturer of specialty plant-based natural ingredients, has agreed to acquire 100% of the capital of Chicago, Ill.-based Vegetable Juices Inc., a company specializing in the production and distribution … Continue Reading →
Casual dining restaurants continue to lose visits
Visits to casual dining restaurants were at a six-year low in the year ending February 2014, finds The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily News
Kerry opens new center in South Africa
Kerry, the global ingredients, flavors, and consumer foods group, has opened a new Kerry Regional Development & Application Center in Durban, South Africa. IFT Daily News