BASF increases cash offer for Pronova BioPharma
BASF has confirmed its offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Pronova BioPharma ASA, Lysaker, Norway, and has increased its cash offer price to NOK 13.50 … Continue Reading →
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Post Foods buys natural, organic cereal maker Attune Foods
According to the St. Louis Business Journal, Post Foods has acquired Attune Foods, a San Francisco, Calif.-based natural and organic cereals company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. IFT … Continue Reading →
JBS acquires Canadian operations of XL Foods
JBS USA, an animal protein processor in the United States and Australia and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazil-based JBS S.A., has announced the intent of its Canadian subsidiary, JBS Food … Continue Reading →
JBS acquires Canadian operations of XL Foods
JBS USA, an animal protein processor in the United States and Australia and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazil-based JBS S.A., has announced the intent of its Canadian subsidiary, JBS Food … Continue Reading →
Genetically modified food labeling bill pre-filed in New Mexico Senate
According to Food Safety News, a bill to mandate the labeling of food and commercial feed containing genetically modified material has been pre-filed in the New Mexico State Senate. IFT … Continue Reading →
Fresh fruit tops list of most consumed snacks in U.S.
Fresh fruit is not only the top snack food consumed in America, it is also one of the fastest growing, according to new snacking research from The NPD Group, a … Continue Reading →
Flowers Foods seeks to buy Hostess bread brands
Flowers Foods Inc. has signed two asset purchase agreements with Hostess Brands Inc. as the “stalking horse bidder” for certain Hostess assets. IFT Daily News
AIDP, Magceutics receive patent for magnesium L-threonate
AIDP Inc., the exclusive distributor of Magtein magnesium L-threonate, has announced that Magceutics has been granted U.S. patent for Magtein’s magnesium compositions and its use for magnesium-containing food compositions (Patent … Continue Reading →
Monell receives $1 million to research salty taste
The Monell Center has received $ 1 million from food chemistry consultant Louise Slade to support Monell’s fundamental research program on the mechanisms of human salt detection and perception. IFT … Continue Reading →
Mintel announces 2013 foodservice trend predictions
The restaurant industry continues to make gains and consumers are feeling more confident about spending their discretionary dollars on dining out. IFT Daily News