Evolva, Cargill collaborate to commercialize EverSweet
Evolva has entered a major collaboration agreement with Cargill for the production and commercialization of EverSweet, the next-generation stevia sweetener due to launch in 2018. IFT Daily News
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Determining the nutrients in Brassica microgreens
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have conducted mineral analyses of Brassica microgreen varieties and have identified phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals that are important to human health. IFT Daily News
Peanuts may help keep arteries open, flexible
Research from The Pennsylvania State University and published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that peanuts, especially peanut protein and bioactives, may help keep arteries flexible. IFT Daily News
Ginger: A gut health superfood?
A study published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that ginger extract may be developed as a functional food for the maintenance of gastrointestinal health. IFT Daily News
European Parliament votes to tighten rules on palm oil
To counter the impact of unsustainable palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat degradation, particularly in Southeast Asia, the European Union should introduce a single certification scheme for palm … Continue Reading →
DuPont divests crop protection business, acquires FMC Health and Nutrition
FMC and DuPont have signed a definitive agreement for FMC to acquire the portion of DuPont’s crop protection business it must divest to comply with the European Commission ruling related … Continue Reading →
Danone agrees to sell Stonyfield to close WhiteWave acquisition
Danone has reached a major step towards the closing of the WhiteWave acquisition as it has reached an agreement in principle with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Dept. of … Continue Reading →
Americans seek vitamins, minerals in hybrid beverages
New research from Mintel reveals that more consumers are on the hunt for functional beverages that support their fast-paced lifestyles, with vitamins and minerals (49%) the attribute consumers say they … Continue Reading →
Meal kits deliver on convenience, health
A recent Harris Poll of 2,015 U.S. adults aged 18+ shows that one in four adults purchased a meal kit in 2016 and 70% of meal kit purchasers are still … Continue Reading →
Mars to invest $70 million in U.S. manufacturing
Mars Chocolate North America has announced a $ 70 million reinvestment in its U.S. supply chain. IFT Daily News