Several of the nation’s leading corn refiners have countersued the Sugar Association for “deceiving consumers into believing that processed sugar is safer and more healthful than high fructose corn syrup.” … Continue Reading →
Teasdale Quality Foods Inc., a manufacturer of Hispanic foods and the largest producer and marketer of canned hominy and beans in California, has acquired Hoopeston Foods Inc., a producer of … Continue Reading →
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) SuperTracker diet planning and tracking tool has reached one million registered users. IFT Daily News
Functional Technologies Corp. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notice that was submitted in February 2012 for … Continue Reading →
Nestlé is boosting its research and development in Switzerland by extending its Product Technology Center (PTC) in Konolfingen. IFT Daily News
Despite increased awareness about the risks of too much sodium in consumers’ diets and pledges from governments around the world to reduce salt levels in food, products with low/no/reduced sodium … Continue Reading →
A study published in Neurology shows that eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men. IFT Daily News
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that drinking coffee may cut the risk of developing bowel cancer. IFT Daily News
The most severe drought in 25 years is impacting crops across the United States, with the potential to wipe out farmers’ incomes and raise food prices. IFT Daily News
Sodexo Inc. has announced that by July 2014, all of the 39 million shelled eggs it purchases each year will be sourced from cage-free hens. IFT Daily News
