Biofortification pioneers win 2016 World Food Prize
On June 28, Maria Andrade, Robert Mwanga, Jan Low, and Howarth Bouis were announced as the 2016 World Food Prize Laureates during a ceremony at the U.S. State Dept. IFT … Continue Reading →
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U.S. Senators reach deal on GMO labeling
According to the Associated Press, U.S. Senators have a bipartisan deal to require labeling of genetically modified (GM) ingredients nationally. IFT Daily News
Teasdale Foods acquires Mesa Foods
Teasdale Foods, a national provider of private label and branded Hispanic foods owned by private equity firm Snow Phipps Group, has acquired Mesa Foods, which is based in Louisville, Ky. … Continue Reading →
Panera to remove ‘No No List’ additives from grocery products
Panera Bread has announced that it will do away with the remaining artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives, and colors from artificial sources in its Panera at Home products. IFT … Continue Reading →
General Mills names Harmening president, COO; opens Oat Research Laboratory
General Mills has announced the appointment of Jeffrey L. Harmening as president, chief operating officer of the company effective July 1, 2016. IFT Daily News
Elmer Chocolate completes $40 million manufacturing expansion
Elmer Chocolate has completed a $ 40 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Ponchatoula, La. IFT Daily News
Arla Foods opens dairy protein hydrolysates factory in Denmark
Arla Foods Ingredients has opened a new factory in Nr. Vium, Denmark, dedicated to the production of dairy protein hydrolysates. IFT Daily News
Less than a month until IFT16 in Chicago
In just a few weeks, thousands of professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago for IFT16. If you haven’t already done so, now’s the time to register to … Continue Reading →
Kellogg establishes $100 million VC fund
Kellogg has announced it is establishing eighteen94 capital (1894) to make minority investments in companies pursuing next-generation innovation, bolstering access to cutting-edge ideas and trends. IFT Daily News
Americans’ diets improve, but ethnic and income gaps widen
According to the Los Angeles Times, more American adults are eating better, but a new analysis over 12 years (2000–2012) shows that the trend of improved nutrition is largely limited … Continue Reading →