U.S. FDA sets standards for infant formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an interim final rule that sets standards for manufacturers to produce safe infant formula that supports healthy growth. IFT Daily News
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Lower sodium intake may decrease cardiovascular disease risk
A study published in Circulation shows that lowers sodium intake may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). IFT Daily News
Canada grants Sweet Green Fields patent for highest purity stevia extract
Sweet Green Fields (SGF) has been granted a product patent (regardless of manufacturing process) by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for rebaudioside A (reb A) products greater than 98.6% … Continue Reading →
Firmenich receives Marine Stewardship Council certification
Firmenich has received certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Chain of Custody standard for its seafood flavors produced from North East Atlantic Codfish, Saithe, and Haddock. IFT Daily News
Akoh wins WFFC Flavor Scholarship Award
The Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce has announced that Christine Akoh is the 2014 recipient of the WFFC Flavor Scholarship Award. IFT Daily News
Palsgaard to open margarine pilot plant
Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has announced it is in the process of installing a margarine pilot plant at its facilities in Singapore. IFT Daily News
Researchers investigate shelf life of military MREs
University of Florida researcher Jeffrey Brecht is leading a team of scientists working to eliminate waste and streamline the process of distributing the U.S. Army’s legendary Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MREs). IFT … Continue Reading →
FDA Associate Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine to retire
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Linda Tollefson, Associate Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine, will retire effective March 1, 2014. IFT Daily News
Investor group acquires Uncle Charley’s Sausage
F.N.B. Capital Partners, along with a group of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based investors, has acquired Uncle Charley’s Sausage Co., a meat processing company. IFT Daily News
FDA to hold additional public meetings on intentional adulteration of food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing two additional public meetings on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) FSMA Proposed Rule for Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food … Continue Reading →