Milk may contain cancer-protective properties
A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science shows that milk may have properties that protect against cancer. IFT Daily News
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Consumer education leads to support for ag technologies
Consumer attitudes toward modern food production technologies can be significantly improved by providing information from credible sources that helps consumers understand the broader social benefits of today’s systems, according to … Continue Reading →
FTC issues revised Green Guides
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued revised “Green Guides” that are designed to help marketers ensure that the claims they make about the environmental attributes of their products … Continue Reading →
Unilever may sell its Skippy peanut butter brand
According to Bloomberg, Unilever may be looking for a buyer for its Skippy peanut butter brand, which may fetch $ 300–400 million, as it pares its food business to focus … Continue Reading →
Romer Labs acquires Strategic Diagnostics’ food safety, GMO business
Romer Labs, a global supplier of food safety diagnostics, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of the food safety and GMO businesses of Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (SDIX). … Continue Reading →
Indiana farm tied to Salmonella outbreak unclean
According to the Associated Press, a U.S. federal inspector found two strains of Salmonella and unclean conditions at an Indiana cantaloupe farm’s fruit-packing plant during inspections prompted by a deadly … Continue Reading →
Kerry to establish Global Technology & Innovation Center in Ireland
Kerry Group, the global ingredients and flavors and consumer foods group, has announced the establishment of the Kerry Global Technology & Innovation Center in Ireland to serve the Group’s global … Continue Reading →
Vitiva offers analytical services
Vitiva has opened Vitiva Analytical Services to offer analytical, applications, and R&D services. IFT Daily News
Social media may generate false controversy over food/health topics
KDPaine & Partners LLC, a social media and communications measurement firm, has announced the findings of a study examining debates of controversial health subjects on social media sites. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Eating tomatoes may lower stroke risk
A study published in Neurology shows that eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods may be associated with a lower risk of stroke. IFT Daily News