Campbell Soup to close two U.S. plants, lay off 700 employees
Campbell Soup Co. has announced that it will close a plant in Sacramento, Calif., that has about 700 full-time workers. IFT Daily News
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Smithfield Foods reports progress on core sustainability goals
Smithfield Foods Inc. has announced that it is making progress on its core sustainability programs, which are detailed on its updated website www.smithfieldcommitments.com. IFT Daily News
Griffith Laboratories launches new website
Griffith Laboratories has launched a redesigned website at griffithlaboratories.com, which is part of the company’s new brand communications campaign—Food Beyond Boundaries. IFT Daily News
FONA teams with college to serve displaced community workers
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Waubonsee Community College President Christine Sobek, and FONA Director of Technology and Innovation Robert Sobel visited the college’s downtown Aurora, Ill., campus Sept. 25 to announce … Continue Reading →
Fish oil-fortified nutrition bars may increase health benefits
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that partially replacing canola oil with fish oil in nutrition bars may provide the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids … Continue Reading →
FDA delays registration renewal for food facilities
On Sept. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Biennial Registration Renewal for Food Facilities would not be available on Oct. 1, 2012. IFT Daily News
Biothera names Ryusendo Co. exclusive distributor in Japan
Biothera has named Ryusendo Co. Ltd. as its exclusive distributor in Japan of Wellmune WGP and the company’s other immune health ingredients for foods, beverages, and supplements. IFT Daily News
Low vitamin D levels may raise the risk of heart disease
A study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology shows that people with low levels of vitamin D may have a higher risk for heart attacks and early death. IFT … Continue Reading →
U.S. Farm bill expires; Senate will address in November session
According to The Hill, the new farm bill has not been passed and as of Sept. 30, 2012, the 2008 version of the bill expired. IFT Daily News
Kraft Foods progresses in sodium reduction goals
Kraft Foods Inc. has announced that it is on track to complete a three-year initiative to reduce sodium by an average of 10% across its North American portfolio by year … Continue Reading →