Occupy Plans Trader Joe’s Protest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Occupy America said it plans to target Trader Joe’s the weekend of July 28 and July 29 as part of the group ‘s crusade against the use … Continue Reading →
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Report: Rise of the quick service restaurant
According to a new report by Rabobank, by 2018 spending on food away from home will exceed food at home for the first time. IFT Daily News
Market Street to Host Best of Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas — Proud Pepper jalapeno jelly, DL Jardines salsa and small crops of orange and yellow watermelon are some of the Texas fare that will be sampled at Market … Continue Reading →
Ralcorp acquires Italian frozen meals producer
Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has completed the acquisition of Gelit S.r.l., a producer of private-brand, frozen ready meals in Italy. IFT Daily News
Soft drink consumption may not be major contributor to childhood obesity
A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism shows that children who consume soft drinks and other sweetened beverages may not be at any higher risk for obesity than … Continue Reading →
Waters to build new mass spectrometry headquarters in UK
Waters Corp. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Mass Spectrometry Headquarters planned for completion in 2014. IFT Daily News
Companies join UN Global Compact to solve water crisis
The United Nations has received support from CEOs at 45 companies, from Levi Strauss & Co. to Coca-Cola Co., in an effort to use water more efficiently. IFT Daily News
Baobab on the Rise
Often referred to as the “Tree of Life,” the baobab is Africa’s best-known tree. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Proposed bill would increase USDA authority over organics
U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and Congressman Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) have introduced the Organic Standards Protection Act, with the aim to ensure that products bearing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture … Continue Reading →
Fat-rich dressings may increase nutrient absorption from salads
A study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research shows that using monounsaturated fat-rich dressings may help the body absorb the most carotenoids from a salad. IFT Daily News