Combo deals gain popularity in QSRs
After spending time focused on weaning consumers off of the steep dealing used to drive visits during the recession, the major quick-service (QSR) hamburger chains are back to their roots … Continue Reading →
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IUFoST addresses the aflatoxin food safety issue
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) has released its latest Scientific Information Bulletin (SIB), which provides a summary of the most recent information on aflatoxins for the … Continue Reading →
Entrepreneurs: Enter the Food Innovation Challenge competition
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and National Foodworks Services (NFS) have announced the official launch of the first annual Food Innovation Challenge—a contest designed to provide new food entrepreneurs with access … Continue Reading →
Cereal sales continue to decline; bars, yogurt on the rise
Ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals are seeing a continued and accelerating decline in sales, indicating a secular downtrend rather than a mere blip, as consumer eating habits continue to evolve, according … Continue Reading →
Bockmann to succeed Dello Sbarba as Saputo president, COO in 2017
Saputo has announced that Dino Dello Sbarba, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will retire effective April 1, 2017, after 27 years with the company. IFT Daily News
Store brands’ sales growth continues
Store brands’ sales reached $ 118.4 billion in 2015, an all-time record and an increase of $ 2.2 billion over the previous year. IFT Daily News
Nellson Nutraceutical appoints Better as CEO
Nellson Nutraceutical, a nutrition bar and powder manufacturer, has appointed Jamie Better as chief executive officer. IFT Daily News
IFT members elected to RCA officer, board roles
The Research Chefs Association (RCA) has announced the results of its recent board of directors election for the 2016–2017 term that began immediately following the association’s 19th Annual Conference in … Continue Reading →
Hershey acquires <em>barkTHINS</em>
Hershey has purchased Ripple Brand Collective, a privately-held company based in Congers, N.Y., that owns the barkTHINS snacking chocolate brand. IFT Daily News
FDA agrees to reconsider safety of ortho-phthalates
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to consider withdrawing its approval of 30 chemicals known as ortho-phthalates from use in food packaging and food handling equipment. IFT … Continue Reading →