Waters to build new mass spectrometry headquarters in UK
Waters Corp. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Mass Spectrometry Headquarters planned for completion in 2014. IFT Daily News
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Companies join UN Global Compact to solve water crisis
The United Nations has received support from CEOs at 45 companies, from Levi Strauss & Co. to Coca-Cola Co., in an effort to use water more efficiently. IFT Daily News
Proposed bill would increase USDA authority over organics
U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and Congressman Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) have introduced the Organic Standards Protection Act, with the aim to ensure that products bearing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture … Continue Reading →
Fat-rich dressings may increase nutrient absorption from salads
A study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research shows that using monounsaturated fat-rich dressings may help the body absorb the most carotenoids from a salad. IFT Daily News
Environmental Work Group releases new Dirty Dozen list
The U.S. Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released the eighth edition of its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce with updated information on 45 popular fruits and vegetables and their … Continue Reading →
California almond shelf life: Lipid deterioration during storage
A study published in the Journal of Food Science examines the effects of storage conditions on the lipid deterioration in California almonds. IFT Daily News
Blommer, Olam form joint venture based on cocoa sustainability
Blommer Chocolate Co., a cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier, and Olam International Ltd., a global integrated supply chain manager of agricultural products and food ingredients, have announced the formation … Continue Reading →
Hershey launches Mexico Cocoa Project
For the past decade, Mexico’s cocoa crop has been nearly decimated—largely by the spread of Moniliasis, also known as frosty pod rot, a disease that attacks the fruit of the … Continue Reading →
Monsanto files suit against DuPont over seed development
According to Bloomberg, Monsanto Co., a global seed company, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against DuPont Co. and its Pioneer Hi-Bred unit over a way to develop new seeds more … Continue Reading →
Ginger may increase satiety, help control weight
A study published in Metabolism shows that including ginger in your morning meal could help curb hunger and potentially play a role in overall weight management. IFT Daily News