An international consortium of researchers led by Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands has sequenced the genome of the “resurrection plant” Xerophyta viscosa, and published the DNA sequence in … Continue Reading →
DuPont Nutrition & Health will invest $ 60 million to expand three cultures production sites in Europe as a response to increasing demand for frozen and freeze-dried starter cultures for … Continue Reading →
A study published in Science shows that plant biologists may be able to boost crop productivity as much as 20% by increasing the amount of light plants use in photosynthesis. … Continue Reading →
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, and materials, has announced two major plant expansions in China to boost gellan gum and pectin capacities. IFT Daily News
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that engineering plants to produce high levels of a protein known as PYL9 may boost drought tolerance … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes that many consumers are interested in whether food ingredients are derived from genetically engineered (GE) plants. IFT Daily News
According to Fortune, Kraft Heinz will close seven factories and lay off about 2,600 employees. IFT Daily News
Nestlé is investing in technology to help reduce the amount of water it uses in California at its five water bottling plants and four facilities where food or petcare products … Continue Reading →
Cold pressed juices; coconut water as an ingredient; and water sourced from plants are trending in the natural and organic beverage space, Kathryn Peters, EVP of SPINS told attendees of … Continue Reading →
Saputo Inc. has announced that it will close four of its facilities with the goal of improving its operational efficiency. IFT Daily News
