ConAgra Foods removes BPA from cans across portfolio
ConAgra Foods announced that all of the company’s facilities in the United States and Canada have completed the transition to cans without bisphenol A (BPA) liners. IFT Daily News
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Subway to remove artificial ingredients from its menu
According to the Associated Press, Subway has announced it will remove all artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives from its North American menu by 2017. IFT Daily News
QualiTech receives certification from the British Retail Consortium
QualiTech has announced it has received certification of its food processing facility under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard. IFT Daily News
Foodborne illness from certain strains declines
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report showing that in 2014, rates of infection from a serious form of E. coli and one of … Continue Reading →
Tyson Foods to eliminate human antibiotics from U.S. chicken by 2017
Tyson Foods has announced it is striving to eliminate the use of human antibiotics from its U.S. broiler chicken flocks by the end of September 2017. IFT Daily News
Brain development suffers from lack of fatty acids
A study published in The Journal of Neuroscience shows that dietary deficiencies in the type of fatty acids found in fish and other foods can limit brain growth during fetal … Continue Reading →
Kraft to remove artificial colors, preservatives from <em>Macaroni & Cheese</em>
Kraft Foods has announced that starting in January 2016, Original Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the United States will no longer be made with artificial preservatives or synthetic colors. IFT … Continue Reading →
Southeastern Mills acquires hot sauce brands from Bruce Foods
Southeastern Mills Inc. has acquired The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and related assets from Bruce Foods Corp. IFT Daily News
Burger King cuts soda from kids’ menu
Burger King joined fellow quick-service restaurants McDonald’s and Wendy’s in removing soft drinks from its kids’ menu boards, according to a story in USA TODAY. IFT Daily News
Nestlé USA to remove artificial flavors, colors from chocolate candy
Nestlé USA has announced its commitment to removing artificial flavors and FDA-certified colors, like Red 40 and Yellow 5, from all of its chocolate candy products. IFT Daily News