Although health is normally not a key driver in confectionery purchasing and consumption, the rising level of interest in naturalness has been making an impact on the confectionery sector and … Continue Reading →
A study published in Social Science & Medicine shows that children living in poorer neighborhoods may be more likely to be obese than children in more affluent residences. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. has sold its portfolio company, Balance Bar Co., to NBTY Inc., a leader in vitamins, supplements, and active nutrition products and a portfolio company of The … Continue Reading →
Frutarom Health has announced that its natural vitamin K2 menaquinone-7—UniK2—is now self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), based on a critical evaluation and acceptance of an independent scientific panel. IFT … Continue Reading →
Mondelēz International Inc. has unveiled “Cocoa Life”—the company’s largest, most comprehensive cocoa sustainability effort to date. IFT Daily News
DuPont Pioneer and Cargill will work with farmers near Cargill’s facility in Sidney, Ohio, to grow Plenish high oleic soybeans in 2013. IFT Daily News
Solazyme Inc. has agreed to expand its joint venture with Bunge Global Innovation LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunge Ltd. IFT Daily News
A study published in the merican Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that despite increased scrutiny and several legislative efforts, the calorie count of fast food menu items hasn’t changed very … Continue Reading →
According to The New York Times, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) records and interviews reveal reports of 13 deaths over the last four years citing the possible involvement of … Continue Reading →
Starbucks Coffee Co. has agreed to acquire Teavana Holdings Inc. (NYSE: TEA) in an all-cash acquisition for $ 620 million. IFT Daily News
