Starbucks breaks ground on $172 million facility in Georgia
Starbucks Coffee Co. broke ground on its first company-owned manufacturing facility in Augusta, Ga., to produce soluble products. IFT Daily News
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Federal produce safety program may be axed for 2013
According to the Associated Press, the United States’ largest produce-safety testing program narrowly escaped closure thanks to a reprieve from the Agriculture Department. IFT Daily News
NYC restaurant food restrictions result in less ‘bad’ fat
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that since the trans fat restrictions were placed on restaurants in New York City four years ago the average meal … Continue Reading →
More shoppers consider nutrition
Nutrition continues to drive decision making in supermarket aisles across the country, according to Shopping for Health 2012, a study released today by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention … Continue Reading →
EFSA okays Barry Callebaut’s cocoa flavanol health claim
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has announced that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a positive opinion on the company’s health claim dossier submitted … Continue Reading →
Dairy Research Institute announces product competition winners
The Dairy Research Institute, through the support of the dairy checkoff, announced the winners of the inaugural Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition during a July 16 ceremony at the … Continue Reading →
Cargill acquires Texas beef facility
Cargill has announced it is the successful bidder for the former AFA Foods Inc. ground beef processing plant in Fort Worth, Texas, resulting from a federal bankruptcy court auction, with … Continue Reading →
American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association support low-calorie sweeteners
Using low-calorie sweeteners in beverages and other foods has the potential to help people reach and maintain a healthy body weight and is helpful for glucose control for people with … Continue Reading →
Alcohol consumption may prevent bone loss
A study published in Menopause shows that moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent bone loss by influencing bone turnover. IFT Daily News
California to vote on GMO labeling
According to the Associated Press, California voters will decide this November whether to require special labels for food made from genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily News