Morgan joins Univ. of Tennessee as food science dept. head
The University of Tennessee has named Mark T. Morgan as Dept. Head of Food Science and Technology, as of June 1. IFT Daily News
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Obesity in early adulthood may lead to kidney disease later in life
A study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology shows that being overweight starting in young adulthood may significantly increase individuals’ risks of developing kidney disease by … Continue Reading →
Post Holdings to close California cereal plant
Post Holdings Inc., a manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded ready-to-eat cereals, has announced that after discussions with the union representing hourly employees at the Modesto, Calif. plant, the company’s … Continue Reading →
Briess acquires Wyoming barley elevator, seed plant
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. has acquired a barley storage and processing facility in Ralston, Wyo., and a seed plant in Powell, Wyo., from Riverland Ag Corp. IFT Daily News
Indian Harvest acquires Olympia Granola
Harvest Granola LLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Indian Harvest Specialtifoods, has announced the purchase of Olympia Granola of North Branch, Minn. IFT Daily News
Report: U.S. lacks funding to improve public health
The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have released a new report examining public health funding and key health facts in states in the U.S. … Continue Reading →
Avure Technologies to open HPP facility in Ohio
Avure Technologies Food Division will open a new site in Middletown, Ohio, for manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and customer service operations. IFT Daily News
tna opens manufacturing hub in Birmingham, U.K.
tna, a packaging solutions specialist, has opened a new European manufacturing hub in Birmingham, United Kingdom. IFT Daily News
Rich Products expands recall due to possible E. coli contamination
Rich Products Corp., Buffalo, N.Y., is expanding its recall of various heat-treated, not fully cooked frozen mini meals and snack items to more than 10.5 million lbs because they may … Continue Reading →
U.S. amps up horse-meat testing
According to The Wall Street Journal, Europe’s horse-meat scandal is prompting the United States to increase the “species” testing it does on imports to detect any traces of equine contamination … Continue Reading →