Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired majority ownership of Swift Micro Laboratories, expanding the geographic coverage of Silliker, its food safety and quality business unit, for the first time to South Africa. … Continue Reading →
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that organic fruits, vegetables, and meat may be no more nutritious than their conventional counterparts. Nor were they any less … Continue Reading →
Consistently, 8 out of 10 U.S. adults describe themselves as “extremely healthy” or “very healthy,” but only one-in-five adults have what is considered to be a “most healthy” diet and … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of vitamin D2 baker’s yeast as a source of vitamin D2 … Continue Reading →
Wind Point Partners, a Chicago, Ill.-based private equity investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire Shearer’s Foods. IFT Daily News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state officials, and Canadian public health and food safety agencies to investigate … Continue Reading →
Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography’s mood and economy, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. IFT Daily News
According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, cocktails that are described as “classic” on menus have increased by 76% since 2009. IFT Daily News
Sunwin Stevia International Inc., a global provider of high quality stevia extracts, has entered into a worldwide stevia distribution agreement with WILD Flavors GmbH. IFT Daily News
Invisible Sentinel Inc., a life sciences company that develops diagnostics for the detection of foodborne pathogens, has established a pilot manufacturing program at the University City Science Center in Philadelphia, … Continue Reading →
