NSF International opens office in Ecuador through Agroquality acquisition
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, has opened an office in Ecuador. IFT Daily News
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Kroger announces Mariano retirement
Kroger has announced the retirement of Roundy’s CEO Bob Mariano, effective Sept. 1, 2016, after which he will serve as strategic adviser to Kroger and Roundy’s for two years. IFT … Continue Reading →
Food recalls in 2015 reveal allergen, <em>Listeria</em> problems
According to the latest food recall report by SAGE Food Safety Consultants, microbiological problems and undeclared allergens caused the major food recalls in 2015, continuing a pattern that has now … Continue Reading →
Finnish Novel Food Board approves krill oil extract for EU market
Rimfrost AS, a Norwegian vertically-integrated biotechnology company that produces krill oil, has announced that it has received a favorable opinion from the Finnish Novel Food Board for the company’s 100% … Continue Reading →
U.S. Congress passes Global Food Security Act of 2016
According to Scientific American, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “Global Food Security Act of 2016” (S. 1252), authorizing a “comprehensive strategic approach” for U.S. foreign assistance programs … Continue Reading →
Hops extract may help prevent breast cancer
A study published in Chemical Research in Toxicology shows that an enriched hops extract may activate a chemical pathway in cells that could help prevent breast cancer. IFT Daily News
Bayer increases Monsanto offer to $65 billion
On July 9, Bayer submitted an updated proposal to Monsanto in which it raised its all-cash offer from $ 122 to $ 125 per share, a value of approximately $ … Continue Reading →
AAK acquires California Oils; hires Rethore, Jones to leadership team
AAK has announced the acquisition of the vegetable oils company California Oils from Mitsubishi of Japan. IFT Daily News
House passes GMO labeling bill
According to The Hill, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to create a federal labeling standard for foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and block states from … Continue Reading →
South Africa proposes 20% tax on sugary beverages
According to Reuters, South Africa’s Treasury announced on July 8 that it is proposing a 20% tax on sugary drinks. IFT Daily News