Consumers demand natural, fresh food
DSM has published results of a consumer survey revealing that urban consumers buying pre-prepared foods are seeking fresh, natural flavors and dishes that taste as though they could be home … Continue Reading →
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Post acquires Dakota Growers Pasta
Post Holdings Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dakota Growers Pasta Co. Inc. from Viterra Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore Xstrata plc. IFT Daily News
Private equity fund acquires ConAgra’s Lightlife brand
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. has announced that its newly-formed portfolio company, Lightlife Foods Inc., has acquired Lightlife, one of ConAgra Foods’ smaller brands with product lines that include vegetarian-based burgers, … Continue Reading →
Dairy Farmers of America acquire Dairy Maid Dairy
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has acquired Dairy Maid Dairy, Frederick, Md., which is a family-owned processor of milk, juice, and fruit drinks. IFT Daily News
Cascadian Farm debuts cereal box liner made from renewable plant sources
Cascadian Farm has introduced its first-ever cereal box liner made from renewable plant sources. IFT Daily News
California walnut industry expects early crop
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service California Field Office has released the annual crop estimate for walnuts, predicting the annual yield to be 495,000 short tons. IFT … Continue Reading →
Didion Milling receives food safety certification
Didion Milling has earned a Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000, a comprehensive food safety management system. IFT Daily News
America’s egg farmers team up with Denny’s to fight childhood hunger
America’s Egg Farmers and Denny’s have partnered to help fight childhood hunger in the United States. IFT Daily News
Biomin announces premix facility opening in Vietnam
Biomin, a company focusing on health in animal nutrition, has completed its premix facility in Binh Duong, Vietnam. IFT Daily News
SensoryEffects acquires Quality Ingredients’ creamer business
SensoryEffects has acquired the dairy and non-dairy creamer business of Quality Ingredients Corporation (QIC). IFT Daily News