Dean Foods explores sale of Morningstar business
Dean Foods has recently decided to explore the sale of its Morningstar business. IFT Daily News
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Europe slows as China grows in restaurant visits
If it wasn’t rainy, cloudy weather that kept foodservice customers away throughout much of Europe in the April, May, and June quarter, it was economic concerns that did, reports The … Continue Reading →
Fresh Express recalls romaine salad due to possible Listeria
Fresh Express Inc. is recalling a limited quantity of expired 18-oz Hearts of Romaine Salad with the expired use-by-date of Sept. 26, 2012, and product code H256808 as a precaution … Continue Reading →
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
Ralcorp Holdings sells its remaining stake in Post Holdings
Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has agreed to the exchange of its remaining stake in Post Holdings Inc. in settlement of approximately $ 200 million of debt outstanding under the company’s credit … Continue Reading →
Scientists may be able to control sugars that lead to diabetes, obesity
A study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry shows that scientists may be able to turn on or off the enzymes responsible for processing starchy foods into sugars in … Continue Reading →
Fish protein may help reduce fat in fried foods
Researchers at Oregon State University are working on a project that reduces the fat content in fried seafood using fish protein found in surimi. IFT Daily News
DSM in discussions to acquire Cargill’s cultures, enzymes business
Royal DSM is in exclusive discussions with Cargill that may result in the acquisition of Cargill’s cultures and enzymes business by DSM. IFT Daily News
Kellogg forms joint venture to enter China
Kellogg Co. and Wilmar International Ltd. have announced a venture for the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cereal, wholesome snacks, and savory snacks in China. IFT Daily News
ConAgra Foods to expand frozen meal production
ConAgra Foods Inc. is expanding its facility in Russellville, Ark., to make Bertolli and P.F. Chang’s frozen meals. IFT Daily News