Senate rejects farm bill’s GMO labeling amendment
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. IFT Daily News
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Pepperidge Farm, Campbell’s win DuPont Packaging Award
DuPont has announced its 2013 Packaging Award winners, naming U.K.-based design firm pi global the top winner for its AidPod, which delivers life-saving medicine to remote sub-Saharan villages. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Danone, Mengniu form joint venture to develop dairy products in China
COFCO, the state-owned largest food company in China, has signed an agreement with Danone, pursuant to which the two parties will form a joint venture. IFT Daily News
African American students may drink more soda if sold at school
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that African American students may be the only ones who consume more soda when it’s available in schools. IFT … Continue Reading →
Menu labeling may have a small impact on calorie intake for women
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that menu labeling has made more people aware of how many calories are in restaurant meals and has reduced … Continue Reading →
Wind Point to merge Hearthside Food, Ryt-way Industries
Wind Point Partners, a Chicago, Ill.-based private equity firm, has announced plans to merge two of its portfolio companies—Hearthside Food Solutions and Ryt-way Industries. IFT Daily News
Omega Ingredients to distribute Italian essential oils to the U.K.
Omega Ingredients, the creator of natural flavors, ingredients, and aromas, has announced a new partnership with Misitano & Stracuzzi to explore new business opportunities to distribute their Italian citrus essential … Continue Reading →
Dairy supply chain launches guide for sustainability reporting
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy—established under the leadership of America’s dairy producers—has announced two new resources to advance the industry’s ability to track, improve, and communicate sustainability performance and … Continue Reading →
Nestlé invests $29+ million to strengthen supply chain in Russia
Nestlé is investing more than CHF 29 million ($ 29.8 million) in new distribution facilities in Russia to meet growing demand for its products in the country. IFT Daily News
Citicoline may slow progression of glaucoma
A study published in Ophthalmologica shows that consuming citicoline as a supplement may slow the progression of visual acuity loss due to glaucoma. IFT Daily News