Brazilian sugar, gum confectionery market hits $5 B
As Brazilian consumers develop a more sophisticated sweet tooth, new research from Mintel reveals that the sugar and gum market in Brazil has, for the first time, broken the R$ … Continue Reading →
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Valentine’s Day shoppers turn to chocolate at the last minute
As soon as Christmas tears down at retail, Valentine’s Day goes up, yet 78% of those who celebrate Valentine’s Day plan to shop a week or less before the date, … Continue Reading →
Omega-3 fatty acids may protect dialysis patients from cardiac death
A study published in Kidney International shows that omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of cardiac death in hemodialysis patients. IFT Daily News
Smaller snack portions may be just as satisfying
A study published in Food, Quality and Preference shows that eating a smaller portion of a snack food may be just as satisfying as a larger portion. IFT Daily News
HeatGenie, Crown Holdings expand agreement for self-heating packaging
HeatGenie, a self-heating technology developer, has announced plans to expand and accelerate efforts to bring HeatGenie’s patent-pending self-heating technology to the market. IFT Daily News
Guelph Food Technology Centre merges with NSF International
The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC), a Canadian leader in food safety certification, training, quality, and technical solutions, has merged with NSF International, a global public health and safety organization. … Continue Reading →
Golden State Foods, Groenz Group form joint venture
Golden State Foods (GSF), a food processor and distributor in the United States, has acquired majority ownership of Groenz Group Ltd., manufacturer of sauces, dressings, condiments, and powders for the … Continue Reading →
Newly Weds Foods to build plant in Kentucky
Newly Weds Foods has announced it will build a regional food production facility in Northern Kentucky, with plans to create 115 jobs and invest $ 57 million in Boone County … Continue Reading →
U.S. consumers’ interest in local food grows
The local food movement is spreading—from rural farm market stands to supermarket shelves. IFT Daily News
Univ. of Minnesota launches databases to prevent food adulteration
The University of Minnesota’s National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence, is launching two databases to aid in mitigating Economically … Continue Reading →