Mondelez invests $100+ M in European biscuit factory
Mondelez International has announced plans to invest more than $ 100 million in a biscuit manufacturing plant at its Opava site in the Czech Republic. IFT Daily News
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Hagen to step down as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Elisabeth Hagen plans to leave her position as Under Secretary for Food Safety in mid-December. IFT Daily News
Healthier school snacks may help kids make healthier choices
A study published in Childhood Obesity shows that schools who offer healthier snacks in vending machines and a la carte lines may improve students’ diets. IFT Daily News
Protein-rich breakfast may increase satiety
A study presented at the Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting on Nov. 14, shows that eating high protein sausage and egg-based breakfasts may curb hunger throughout the morning, compared with … Continue Reading →
The impact and consequences of banning trans fatty acids
On Nov. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, … Continue Reading →
Technomic predicts foodservice trends for 2014
Technomic, a foodservice research and consulting firm, has identified trends that may significantly impact the restaurant industry in 2014. IFT Daily News
P.L. Thomas changes name to PLT Health Solutions
P.L. Thomas & Co. Inc. has renamed itself to be PLT Health Solutions Inc., effective immediately. IFT Daily News
PepsiCo to invest $5.5 B in India by 2020
PepsiCo Inc. has announced plans for the company and its partners to invest Rs. 33,000 crores ($ 5.5 billion) in India by 2020. IFT Daily News
Cow’s milk peptide may help treat gastric cancer
A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science shows that a peptide fragment derived from cow’s milk, known as lactoferricin B25 (LFcinB25), may be a potential therapeutic agent for … Continue Reading →
Waste reduction, regaining trust top food and beverage trends for 2014
“Waste Not Want Not” and “You Can Trust Us” top the Innova Market Insights’ food and beverage Top 10 Trends list for 2014. IFT Daily News