IFT launches FutureFood 2050 Program
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) unveiled a new program—FutureFood 2050—at a media event on April 16 in Chicago, IL. IFT Daily News
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Symrise in talks to acquire Diana Group
Symrise AG has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Diana Group, a manufacturer of natural functional ingredients for the food, pet food, nutraceuticals, aquaculture, and cosmetics industries, for €1.3 billion. … Continue Reading →
South African wine industry on the rise
Rabobank has published a new report on the global wine industry, looking at issues of supply, demand, and pricing in key markets worldwide, particularly South Africa. IFT Daily News
Private equity firm acquires Gold Star Foods
Castle Harlan Inc., a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Gold Star Foods Inc., a nutritional food distributor to K–12 schools in California, Arizona, and Nevada. … Continue Reading →
Low-carb vegan diet may lower cholesterol
A study published in BMJ Open shows that a plant-based, low-carbohydrate diet may improve weight loss efforts and lower LDL cholesterol. IFT Daily News
FDA approves GNT’s spirulina color petition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GNT USA Inc.’s Color Additive Petition (CAP) 2C0297, expanding the use of spirulina extract as a natural blue coloring ingredient in … Continue Reading →
FDA allows ionizing radiation to control foodborne pathogens in crustaceans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its current food additive regulations to allow the safe use of ionizing radiation on crustaceans (e.g., crab, shrimp, lobster, crayfish, and … Continue Reading →
BASF breaks ground on Malaysian aroma ingredients facility
BASF and Petronas Chemicals Group (PCG) have broken ground on an integrated aroma ingredients complex in Gebeng, Kuantan, Malaysia, through their joint venture company BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd. IFT … Continue Reading →
Walmart, Wild Oats to offer ‘affordable’ organic foods
Walmart has announced that it will carry Wild Oats organic food items. IFT Daily News
Target launches ‘Made to Matter’ product collection
Target Corp. is introducing “Made to Matter—Handpicked by Target”—a collection that brings together 17 natural, organic, and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible to guests. … Continue Reading →