AIDP to distribute Cypress Systems’ nutritional yeast products
Cypress Systems, a manufacturer of nutritional yeast products, has signed a sales and marketing distribution agreement with functional ingredients distributor AIDP. IFT Daily News
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Tetra Pak debuts bio-based plastic water bottle
Tetra Pak has announced that a new version of its Tetra Top package, more than 80% of which comes from plant-based materials, will make its global debut in the United … Continue Reading →
Private equity firm to acquire Diamond Crystal Brands from Hormel
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Crystal Brands (DCB), a manufacturer and distributor of portion-control and single-serve food … Continue Reading →
Pilgrim’s Pride expands poultry recall due to foreign matter contamination
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., Waco, Texas, is recalling approximately 4.56 million lb of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including plastic, wood, rubber, and metal. IFT … Continue Reading →
EFSA sets five-year food safety plan
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the “EFSA Strategy 2020” that maps out a course for the next five years to make the agency a stronger, more agile … Continue Reading →
DSM to expand plants in China; establish hydrocolloid innovation center
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, and materials, has announced two major plant expansions in China to boost gellan gum and pectin capacities. IFT Daily News
CRF Frozen Foods recalls frozen vegetables due to possible <em>Listeria</em> contamination
CRF Frozen Foods, Pasco, Wash., is voluntarily recalling 15 frozen vegetable items that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. IFT Daily News
McCormick acquires chilled herb manufacturer for $114 million
McCormick has purchased 100% of the shares of Botanical Food, a privately-held company based in Australia that manufactures and sells the Gourmet Garden brand of packaged herbs, for $ 114 … Continue Reading →
Mars Food launches health, wellbeing program
Mars Food has announced a new global Health & Wellbeing Ambition to create and promote healthier food choices and to encourage consumers to cook and share healthier meals with others. … Continue Reading →
GMA, Battelle launch tool to fight food fraud
To help combat economically motivated adulteration (EMA), the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Battelle have partnered to provide EMAlert, a web-based software tool that allows food manufacturers to rapidly analyze … Continue Reading →