ADM names Soozie’s Doozies winner of 2016 Food Innovation Challenge
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced that Soozie’s Doozies of Union, Mo., is the grand prize winner of the 2016 Food Innovation Challenge. IFT Daily News
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Nestlé expands Ohio food safety center
Nestlé has completed a $ 31 million investment in the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) facility in Dublin, Ohio, which was designed to raise the bar for the verification of … Continue Reading →
Americans prefer resealable, portioned food packaging
New research from Mintel reveals that four in five U.S. food shoppers (80%) agree that reducing food waste is as important as reducing packaging waste. IFT Daily News
TerraVia appoints Mody as new CEO
TerraVia Holdings, a food, nutrition, and specialty ingredients company and pioneer in algae innovation, has appointed Apu Mody, former president of Mars Food America, the new CEO and a member … Continue Reading →
Fermented berries may increase benefits for diabetics
Blueberries, and berries in general, are among foods labeled as “diabetes superfoods” by the American Association of Diabetes. IFT Daily News
Americans spend half of their food budget at restaurants
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service has released a report examining the consumption of convenience foods and found that half of the average American’s food budget is spent … Continue Reading →
Amplify Snack Brands purchases Tyrrells
Amplify Snack Brands and Crisps Topco have executed a definitive agreement under which Amplify will acquire Tyrrells, an international, premium “better-for-you” snack food business. IFT Daily News
Stone receives OSU award
Ohio State University has named Herbert Stone the recipient of the 2016 Harris Award, which is given annually to recognize excellence in and contributions to the discipline of food science. … Continue Reading →
Kent Precision Foods acquires PouchTec Industries
Kent, a family-owned food products and animal feed manufacturer, and PouchTec Industries have announced that Kent subsidiary Kent Precision Foods Group (KPFG), headquartered in St. Louis, has acquired PouchTec effective … Continue Reading →
Hearthside Food Solutions acquires Oak State Products
Hearthside Food Solutions has announced the acquisition of Oak State Products, a privately held contract manufacturer of cookies, bars, and other baked foods located in Wenona, Ill. IFT Daily News