Portugal-based Frulact to build first U.S. operation in Idaho
Frulact, an international fruit processor based in Portugal, has signed a Development Agreement with the city of Rupert, Idaho, to build its first U.S. operation. IFT Daily News
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Bain Capital invests in kosher food manufacturer Manischewitz
Manischewitz, a manufacturer of premium kosher foods, has secured a strategic investment from Sankaty Advisors, the independently-managed credit affiliate of Bain Capital LLC. IFT Daily News
U.S. proposed bill would preempt state GMO labeling
According to Reuters, U.S. Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) has introduced legislation that would nullify efforts in multiple states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. IFT Daily News
Senomyx to research new salt flavor modifiers for PepsiCo
Senomyx Inc., a company that uses proprietary taste science technologies to discover, develop, and commercialize novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage, and flavor industries, has entered into a new … Continue Reading →
Mars buys large portion of P&G’s pet food business
Mars Inc. and The Procter & Gamble Co. have announced that Mars has agreed to buy the Iams, Eukanuba, and Natura brands in major markets for $ 2.9 billion in … Continue Reading →
DSM opens new Fortitech Premixes plant in India
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, and materials, has inaugurated its Fortitech Premixes plant in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. IFT Daily News
Kalsec partners to distribute products in New Zealand, Australia
Kalsec has named Pacific Flavours & Ingredients, specialists in the import and marketing of high quality ingredients, as the newly appointed channel partner of Kalsec products in the New Zealand … Continue Reading →
IFT comments on WHO’s sugar guidelines
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has submitted comments on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) draft guideline on sugars. IFT Daily News
Axiom Foods self-affirms GRAS status for rice protein
Axiom Foods has announced it has received self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its Oryzatein plant-based brown rice protein. IFT Daily News
Alaskan residents struggle to find affordable produce
Residents of Anchorage, Alaska (67.3%) were the least likely among 189 metro areas throughout the United States to report having easy access to affordable fruits and vegetables in 2012–2013, a … Continue Reading →