European Commission approves Dow, DuPont merger
The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional regulatory clearance in Europe of the proposed merger between DuPont and Dow Chemical. IFT Daily News
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FDA approves diabetes health claim for resistant starch
Ingredion has announced the approval of a petition submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resulting in a qualified health claim that will enable food manufacturers to communicate … Continue Reading →
USDA approves two varieties of GE potatoes
According to the Idaho Statesman, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has approved commercial planting of two types of potatoes that are genetically engineered to resist late blight—the pathogen that … Continue Reading →
EU approves Monsanto, Bayer genetically modified soybeans
According to Reuters, the European Commission has approved imports of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Xtend genetically modified soybean variety, after months of delays that had derailed the U.S. seed giant’s … Continue Reading →
Finnish Novel Food Board approves krill oil extract for EU market
Rimfrost AS, a Norwegian vertically-integrated biotechnology company that produces krill oil, has announced that it has received a favorable opinion from the Finnish Novel Food Board for the company’s 100% … Continue Reading →
FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved folic acid fortification of corn masa flour. IFT Daily News
Health Canada approves quillaja extract for use in foods, beverages
Ingredion has announced that Health Canada has granted approval of quillaja extract (type 2) as an emulsifying agent for oil-based coloring formulations, unstandardized oil-based flavoring preparations, and other unstandardized oil-based … Continue Reading →
Kenya approves GM maize for field trials
Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved the environmental release of Monsanto’s MON810—a genetically-modified (GM) maize seed that is resistant to insect pests. IFT Daily News
U.S. Senate Committee approves child nutrition reauthorization
On Jan. 20, the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee approved the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016—a compromise to keep first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy … Continue Reading →
EU approves digestive health claim for chicory root fiber
BENEO has announced that the European Union (EU) Commission has authorized a 13.5 health claim with proprietary use for its chicory root fiber inulin promoting digestive health. IFT Daily News