Using spent coffee grounds to remove lead from water
A study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering shows that incorporating spent coffee grounds in a foam filter may remove harmful lead and mercury from water. IFT Daily News
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Edible food packaging made from milk proteins
In a presentation at the 252nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) scientists explained that they are developing a novel packaging film made from milk protein … Continue Reading →
Watson receives AA rating from BRC
Watson Inc. has passed its British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification and earned the “AA” rating. IFT Daily News
Panera to remove ‘No No List’ additives from grocery products
Panera Bread has announced that it will do away with the remaining artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives, and colors from artificial sources in its Panera at Home products. IFT … Continue Reading →
Consumers don’t know their bourbon from their rye
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that consumers may not be able to distinguish between bourbon and rye whiskeys. IFT Daily News
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 →
FDA issues import alert on shrimp, prawns from Malaysia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that its District Offices may detain, without physical examination, imports of shrimp and prawns from peninsular Malaysia due to testing that … Continue Reading →
RPC develops milk bottle made from sugar cane
RPC Promens Consumer Nordics has developed a one liter milk bottle made entirely from a non-oil-based bio polymer produced from sugar cane. IFT Daily News
U.S. honey production down 12% from 2014
According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual honey report, honey production in 2015 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 157 million pounds, down 12% from 2014. … Continue Reading →
Campbell Soup, Del Monte to remove BPA from packaging
On March 28, Campbell Soup announced plans to complete a transition to cans that do not use bisphenol A (BPA) linings by the middle of 2017. IFT Daily News