Bayer CropScience acquires biological company AgraQuest
Bayer CropScience has signed an agreement to purchase AgraQuest Inc. for $ 425 million. IFT Daily News
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Authenticity, health, quality add to ready meals success
In tracking the global launch activity of ready meals in 2011, Innova Market Insights has identified some key trends, including ongoing interest in healthy options and more authentic-style ethnic recipes. … Continue Reading →
Supervalu Eyes Sale; ‘Future Uncertain’: Analyst
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Wednesday said its board of directors would seek strategic alternatives including the sale of all or parts of the company while announcing sweeping plans to slash … Continue Reading →
Vitamin supplements may not meet children’s needs
A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows that U.S. kids may not be getting some of the most needed nutrients from their vitamin pills and the kids taking … Continue Reading →
Recipe use on the rise as Americans eat more meals at home
U.S. families are more likely to be eating meals at home today and the use of recipes is growing as a result, according to The NPD Group, a market research … Continue Reading →
Fructose may help improve blood sugar control in diabetics
A study published in Diabetes Care shows that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit. IFT Daily News
FAO Food Price Index falls again
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index fell for the third consecutive month in June, dropping 1.8% from May to its lowest level since September 2010. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
PepsiCo opens new food manufacturing plant in China
PepsiCo Inc. has announced the opening of a new food manufacturing facility in Wuhan, China. IFT Daily News
Cargill supplies sustainable rapeseed oil to Unilever
Cargill has supplied the first-ever sustainable verified rapeseed oil to Unilever with an initial consignment covering 5% of Unilever’s rapeseed oil needs. IFT Daily News
Tang named first WSU Distinguished Chair in Food Engineering
Juming Tang, Professor of Food Engineering who developed a new technology that could revolutionize how food is preserved and processed, has been named the first Washington State University Distinguished Chair … Continue Reading →