Mitteness joins iTi Tropicals
iTi Tropicals has hired Monica Mitteness as Manager, Supply Chain Quality. IFT Daily News
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Shuanghui secures financing for Smithfield Foods merger; stakeholder threatens deal
Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. has entered into a facilities agreement with Bank of China Ltd., Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (also known as Rabobank International), Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, … Continue Reading →
Pectin, inulin may replace fat in cakes
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that pectin and inulin are the most efficient fat replacers for the development of low-fat cakes. IFT Daily News
McDonalds, Burger King stray from advertising guidelines for kids
Fast food television commercials aimed at children ages 2–11 did not comply with self-imposed guidelines organized through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) during a one-year study period, according to a … Continue Reading →
India attempts to pass food security bill under economic strain
According to The Washington Post, India plans to subsidize wheat, rice, and cereals for approximately 800 million people under a $ 20 billion system to cut malnutrition and ease poverty. … Continue Reading →
Hillshire Brands acquires Golden Island jerky brand
The Hillshire Brands Co. has signed an agreement to acquire the maker of Golden Island jerky products, a leader in the gourmet jerky category. IFT Daily News
Unilever invests $152.5 M in spreads facility
According to the Kansas City Business Journal, Unilever has announced that it will invest $ 152.5 million and create 100 jobs at its spreads plant in New Century, Kan. IFT … Continue Reading →
Texas cyclosporiasis cases not connected to Taylor Farms
According to an update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), preliminary analysis of results from an investigation into a cluster of cyclosporiasis in Texas does not … Continue Reading →
Bell Flavors & Fragrances acquires Iceberg’s flavor division
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has secured its newest international subsidiary with the acquisition of Iceberg Industries flavor division in Sao Paulo, Brazil. IFT Daily News
Whey and rice protein may be equally effective for exercise recovery
Consumption of moderate amounts of animal-derived protein has been shown to differently influence skeletal muscle hypertrophy during resistance training when compared with nitrogenous and isoenergetic amounts of plant-based protein administered … Continue Reading →