Inactivation of taste genes causes male sterility
Scientists from the Monell Center report the finding that two proteins involved in oral taste detection also play a crucial role in sperm development. IFT Daily News
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Dairy market volatility to continue
Global weather, supply issues in the feed markets, and strong demand from developing countries will all combine to keep dairy prices volatile for the near future, according to speakers at … Continue Reading →
GEA Refrigeration Technologies opens freezer plant in France
GEA Refrigeration Technologies has opened a new Freezer Competence Center in Dijon, France. IFT Daily News
IFT Members receive IAFP awards
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) will present awards recognizing excellence in food safety to the following IFT members at IAFP 2013, July 28–31, in Charlotte, N.C. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Barry Callebaut opens second factory in Mexico
Barry Callebaut AG, a manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has opened its expanded chocolate factory located in Toluca, Mexico. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurant performance hits 14-month high
Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Restaurant Performance Index hit a 14-month high in May. IFT Daily News
FDA to detain pomegranate seeds from Turkey
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will detain shipments of pomegranate seeds from Goknur Gida Maddeleri Ithalat Ihracat Tic (Goknur Foodstuffs Import Export Trading) of Turkey when they are … Continue Reading →
U.S. obesity rate trending up for 2013
According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the adult obesity rate in the United States to date in 2013, at 27.1%, is on pace to surpass rates in prior years. IFT … Continue Reading →
TreeHouse Foods acquires Cains Foods for $35 M
TreeHouse Foods Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cains Foods L.P., a privately owned Ayer, Mass.-based manufacturer of shelf-stable mayonnaise, dressings, and sauces, with approximately $ 80 … Continue Reading →
Restaurant consumers demand fresh ingredients, choice
Consumers want fresh ingredients and choice when they visit restaurants, finds new foodservice market research by The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily News