ESHA Research, a provider of nutrition analysis and labeling compliance solutions, has published a new guide for understanding the FDA’s changes to the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels, entitled … Continue Reading →
Bunge North America has reached an agreement to invest in Grupo Minsa, a corn flour producer, securing a controlling financial interest in the company. IFT Daily News
Hormel Foods has announced that Jeffrey Ettinger will retire as chief executive officer on Oct. 30, 2016. IFT Daily News
Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that Hani El-Naffy, president and chief operating officer, will start to transition his role as an officer of the company, with the transition beginning … Continue Reading →
The University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatchewan, Canada, has opened its Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Center (P2IRC). IFT Daily News
Asher’s Chocolates, an affiliated partner of Chester A. Asher, is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple chocolates, chocolate bars, cellophane wrapped chocolates, and individually wrapped chocolates under the Asher’s brand … Continue Reading →
A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science shows that eating almonds may reduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol), and triglycerides, while having no significant impact on “good” … Continue Reading →
According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service’s (USDA ERS) annual report, the estimated percentage of U.S. households that were food insecure in 2015 declined significantly to 12.7% … Continue Reading →
CenterOak Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has completed a majority investment in Wetzel’s Pretzels, the second largest owner and franchisor of soft pretzel stores. IFT Daily News
The global savory snacks market will grow from $ 94.5 billion in 2015 to $ 138.2 billion by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%, according to … Continue Reading →
