<em>Nespresso</em> to enter Colombian market
Nestlé’s Nespresso is announcing the opening of commercial operations in Colombia for the first time, commencing later this year. IFT Daily News
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Oregon Freeze Dry recalls sliced fruit from Costco stores
Oregon Freeze Dry Inc., Albany, Ore., has voluntarily recalled 59,780 cases of Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit, produced exclusively for Costco Wholesale Stores. IFT Daily News
Dannon commits to improve nutrition profile of its yogurt by 2016
The Dannon Co., with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), has announced a commitment to further improve the nutrition profile of its yogurt products. IFT Daily News
Consuming animal protein may help prevent functional decline in elderly men
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that a diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may help elderly individuals maintain a higher level of … Continue Reading →
Consumers broaden their definition of snacks
Snack consumption is on the rise, as half of today’s consumers (51%) say that they eat snacks at least twice a day, an increase from the 48% who said the … Continue Reading →
Omega-3 supplementation may improve children’s sleep
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research shows that supplementation of long-chain omega-3s, and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in particular, may be associated with seven fewer wake episodes and … Continue Reading →
Kronos Foods names Eirinberg CEO
Kronos Foods Inc., a manufacturer of premium gyros and other Mediterranean and specialty foods, has named Howard Eirinberg as the company’s CEO. IFT Daily News
Keurig Green Mountain, Starbucks amend agreement
Keurig Green Mountain Inc., a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas, and other beverages with its brewing technology, and Starbucks Coffee Co. have amended terms to the companies’ existing … Continue Reading →
Children’s preferences for sweeter, saltier tastes are linked
Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that children who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste and that, in … Continue Reading →
Nestlé debuts Japanese <em>KitKat</em> that can be baked
Nestlé Japan has developed a new mini KitKat that can be eaten as chocolate bar or baked. IFT Daily News