BASF opens expanded center; enters menthol distribution agreement with Global Essence
BASF has opened its newly expanded Food Technology & Applications Center. IFT Daily News
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Almonds may provide fewer calories than previously thought
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that almonds may provide 20% fewer calories than previously thought. IFT Daily News
U.S., Denmark top ranking of world’s most ‘food-secure’ countries
According to Reuters, people in the United States, Denmark, Norway, and France led the world in food security thanks to ample supplies, high incomes, low costs for food relative to … Continue Reading →
Wild blueberry juice may reduce DNA damage
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming wild blueberry juice may reduce the risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases by preventing DNA damage from oxidation. … Continue Reading →
U.S. House Agriculture Committee agrees on farm bill
According to The New York Times, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on July 12 voted to pass its version of a new farm bill that cuts $ 12 billion more … Continue Reading →
U.S. government, academia, and industry launch food pathogen genome database
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the University of California – Davis, Agilent Technologies Inc., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a collaboration to create … Continue Reading →
Nestlé joins call to accelerate food security at G20 summit
Nestlé has joined other consumer goods companies in calling for increased public and private sector investment to accelerate food security programs worldwide. IFT Daily News
Report: Rise of the quick service restaurant
According to a new report by Rabobank, by 2018 spending on food away from home will exceed food at home for the first time. IFT Daily News
Ralcorp acquires Italian frozen meals producer
Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has completed the acquisition of Gelit S.r.l., a producer of private-brand, frozen ready meals in Italy. IFT Daily News
Soft drink consumption may not be major contributor to childhood obesity
A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism shows that children who consume soft drinks and other sweetened beverages may not be at any higher risk for obesity than … Continue Reading →