Fast-casual restaurants deliver faster-than-average growth
The fast-casual segment continues to lead growth within the restaurant industry. IFT Daily News
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Miravalle Foods recalls ground annato due to possible <em>Salmonella</em>
Miravalle Foods Inc., El Monte, Calif., is conducting a voluntarily recall on its 0.75-oz packages of Miravalle brand Achiote Molido Ground Annato spice because they have the potential to be … Continue Reading →
John Bryant named new Kellogg Chairman
Kellogg Co.’s board of directors has elected John A. Bryant, the company’s President and CEO, as Chairman of the board effective July 1, 2014. IFT Daily News
FDA finalizes rule on nutrient content claims for omega-3 fatty acids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a final rule prohibiting certain nutrient content claims for foods that contain the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid … Continue Reading →
Almond consumption benefits explored at nutrition conference
Studies presented at the American Society of Nutrition’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology 2014, show that almond consumption may benefit abdominal adiposity, measures of … Continue Reading →
USDA releases guidance for preventing <em>Listeria</em> in delis
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has released a guidance document that outlines specific measures deli retailers can take to control Listeria monocytogenes in … Continue Reading →
Vermont passes bill requiring GMO labeling
Vermont passed a bill requiring that foods containing genetically engineered ingredients be labeled as such, and Governor Peter Shumlin is expected to sign it into law, according to the New … Continue Reading →
Chobani secures $750 million loan
Chobani announced that it has secured a $ 750 million loan from private equity firm TPG Capital, which it intends to use to add new products and expand its markets … Continue Reading →
BASF Nutrition & Health division focusing on growth
German chemical company BASF announced plans to implement several measures intended to bolster the Performance Products segment within its Nutrition & Health division, which is responsible for bundling BASF’s products … Continue Reading →
USDA awards funding to agricultural organizations
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded $ 171.8 million in funding made available through the 2014 Farm Bill to 62 agricultural organizations … Continue Reading →