Consumers nutty for nut-based, sweet spreads
With an influx of new products in recent years, including industry game-changer, Nutella, the $ 3.9 billion nut-based and sweet spread category grew 34% from 2008–2013. IFT Daily News
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CDC report provides 40 years of data on <em>Salmonella</em>
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides 40 years of data, collected by state and federal health officials, on Salmonella, the top foodborne … Continue Reading →
USDA warns public about egg products that may be unfit for consumption
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because Nutriom LLC, Lacey, Wash., declined to expand its Feb. 15, 2014, … Continue Reading →
Soda tax may not impact obesity
A study published in Health Economics shows that extra sales taxes on soda may not do anything to improve people’s health. IFT Daily News
Saputo to close four plants
Saputo Inc. has announced that it will close four of its facilities with the goal of improving its operational efficiency. IFT Daily News
Goya Foods opens four new U.S. facilities
Goya Foods has announced the opening of four new manufacturing, production, and distribution facilities in Texas, Georgia, California, and New Jersey as part of a $ 250 million investment for … Continue Reading →
Cargill, Copersucar to combine global sugar trading activities
Copersucar and Cargill have announced an agreement to combine their global sugar trading activities into a new joint venture that will originate, commercialize, and trade raw and white sugar. IFT … Continue Reading →
Smart tag may help signal foods’ freshness
A study presented at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) reported that a color-coded smart tag could tell consumers whether a carton of milk … Continue Reading →
Russia, Great Britain, and Australia lead in foodservice traffic growth
A burgeoning foodservice market, nice weather, and an improved economy were factors contributing to foodservice traffic growth in Russia, Great Britain, and Australia, respectively, in the last calendar quarter of … Continue Reading →
Climate change may reduce crop yields as early as 2030
A study published in Nature Climate Change shows that global warming of only 2°C may be detrimental to three essential food crops in temperate and tropical regions. IFT Daily News