IFT Daily News

Fruit healthier than juice, but more expensive

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A study published in the Archives Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine shows that substituting whole fruit for fruit juice in children’s diets would cut calorie intake and increasing fiber consumption.

Researchers examine importance of human breast milk component

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that human milk oligosaccharides, or HMO, produce short-chain fatty acids that feed a beneficial microbial population in the infant gut.

U.S. White House honors Rafael San Miguel as Champion of Change

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

On May 7, the White House honored 14 individuals as Champions of Change for leading the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math for people with disabilities in education and employment.

California recalls raw milk products due to campylobacter risk

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:00 -0500

California is recalling and quarantining raw milk, raw skim milk (non-fat), raw cream, and raw butter produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County.

DuPont Packaging Award honors packaging that reduces food waste

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:00 -0500

Innovative vacuum-packaging that reduces food waste by keeping meat looking and staying fresh longer took top honors in DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.

Consuming fish may lower rectal cancer risk

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:28:00 -0500

A study published in the American Journal of Medicine shows that people who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers.

Americans show support for biotechnology

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:24:00 -0500

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) 2012 “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability” survey shows that Americans remain highly supportive of existing federal rules for labeling foods produced through biotechnology and very few cite biotechnology as an information need on the food label.

General Mills acquires Parampara brands in India

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:22:00 -0500

General Mills has acquired Parampara’s branded range of ready-to-cook spice and sauce mixes produced in Pune, India, and sold under the Parampara, StarterZ, and Curry Tree brands.

Carl Winter to receive the Borlaug CAST Communication Award

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:32:00 -0500

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has announced that the prestigious 2012 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Carl Winter, the Director of the FoodSafe Program and Extension Food Toxicologist in the Dept. of Food Science and Technology at the University of California–Davis.

Kemin launches antimicrobial to control Listeria monocytogenes

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Kemin has launched BactoCEASE—a propionic acid-based antimicrobial designed to protect ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products from Listeria monocytogenes.

McDonald’s introduces new menu items featuring seasonal fruit

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Starting this May, berries and seasonal fruit flavors are on the menu at McDonald’s as the company introduces its new McCafe Cherry Berry Chiller and Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal.

WFFC unveils new brand identity, tagline to celebrate 30th anniversary

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:19:00 -0500

The Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC), founded in 1982, is celebrating 30 years of commitment to the professional development of women in the fragrance and flavor industry.

NovaGreen to start producing xylitol

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:17:00 -0500

NovaGreen, an Alberta, Canada-based specialty refinery, has announced it will begin the production of xylitol over the next 24 months.

2012 James Beard Award Winners

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:09:00 -0500

The winners of the 2012 James Beard Awards—covering all aspects of the industry from chefs and restaurateurs to cookbook authors and food journalists and more—have been announced.

Diamond Foods appoints Driscoll President, CEO

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:01:00 -0500

Diamond Foods Inc. has appointed Brian J. Driscoll as President and CEO, effective May 8, 2012.

World Food Processing acquires Kerry’s soy protein facility

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:52:00 -0500

To expand on World Food Processing’s non-GMO and organic ingredient soybean division, the company has acquired a soy protein isolate manufacturing facility from Kerry Flavors and Ingredients.

CDC predicts U.S. obesity rates to reach 42% by 2030

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:39:00 -0500

In a press briefing held May 7, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared updated data on the projected obesity rates for Americans by 2030.

Mild winter weather helps boost convenience store visits

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:30:00 -0500

The mild winter weather across much of the United States helped to offset the negative impact that rising gas prices traditionally have had on convenience store (c-store)visits, according to the NPD Group, a market research company.

Nestlé partners in Morocco to support dairy industry

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:28:00 -0500

Nestlé is building on its commitment to help support the development of the global dairy industry with a new partnership in Morocco.

PCR-based pathogen detection option receives certification

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:26:00 -0500

Pall Corp. announced that its GeneDisc assays for Listeria have received Performance Tested Methods (PTM) Certification from the AOAC Research Institute.

Links between animal health and food safety studied

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:24:00 -0500

A report released by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) examines the relationship between the health of agricultural animals and consumers’ increasing demand for safe food.

IFT members named IAFoST Fellows

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:23:00 -0500

The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) has announced the eighth class of food scientists and technologists to be elected to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).

Louis Dreyfus Commodities acquires Imperial Sugar

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:44:00 -0500

According to Bloomberg, agribusiness company Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC is buying refined sugar processor Imperial Sugar Co. for about $77.5 million in cash as it diversifies its operations.

French’s Flavor names Dawson Sales Broker of the Year

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:43:00 -0500

French’s Flavor Ingredients has awarded Dawson Sales Co., Oakbrook, Ill., its Broker of the Year for 2011.

ADPI presents O’Donnell with Award of Merit

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:41:00 -0500

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) has named Joseph A. O'Donnell as the 2012 Recipient of the Award of Merit.

Hain Celestial acquires savory food manufacturer in Ireland

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:39:00 -0500

The Hain Celestial Group Inc., a natural and organic products company, has announced the acquisition of Cully & Sully Ltd., a marketer and manufacturer of natural chilled soups, savory pies, and hot pots, all under the Cully & Sully brand.

DuPont acquires full ownership of Solae

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:37:00 -0500

DuPont has acquired from Bunge full ownership of the Solae LLC joint venture, a soy-based ingredients leader.

Eating fish, chicken, nuts may lower risk of Alzheimer’s

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:30:00 -0500

A study published in Neurology shows that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing, and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems.

Consuming soy, cacao flavonoids may reduce CVD risk in postmenopausal women

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A study published in Diabetes Care shows that cacaoflavonoids and soy isoflavones may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes.

Nestlé invests CHF 300 M in coffee brand Nespresso

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Nestlé is strengthening its premium portioned coffee brand Nespresso by investing CHF 300 million to meet growing consumer demand worldwide.

Survey shows Produce Traceability Initiative progressing

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A recent survey to gauge produce industry members’ adoption of the seven Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) milestones indicates companies are making widespread progress.

USDA announces new safeguards against foodborne illness

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a series of prevention-based policy measures that will better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products.

CCFN, Japanese expert working group discuss common name usage for foods

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:03:00 -0500

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), in cooperation with the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), sponsored participation in a Japanese expert working group session focused on the future development of geographical indication (GI) regulations in Japan.

PL Thomas partners to provide black currant portfolio

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:02:00 -0500

Paul Flowerman, President of PL Thomas (PLT), has announced that the company has joined forces with Just the Berries (JTB) of Palmerston North, New Zealand, a grower and processor of black currant derivations (Ribes nigrum L).

Corn Products/National Starch launches clean label insights website

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Corn Products International/National Starch Food Innovation, a global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and other diversified industries, has announced the launch of a website—cleanlabelinsights.com—dedicated to capturing and communicating consumer needs in the area of clean label products.

World Food Prize nominations: Deadline nears

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:59:00 -0500

Less than one week remains until the May 1 deadline for all nominations for the World Food Prize.

Construction begins for new Kemin research facility in Iowa

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:58:00 -0500

Kemin Industries began construction on its new research and development facility in Des Moines, Iowa, this week.

Combination of organic, conventional agriculture may provide solutions

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A study published in Nature examines the role of organic and conventional agriculture in feeding a growing population.

Dark chocolate may help prevent cardiovascular disease

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A study presented at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting in San Diego, Calif., shows that dark chocolate may help protect against the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Indonesia bans imports of U.S. beef

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

According to The Wall Street Journal, Indonesia has suspended imports of U.S. beef following the discovery of a new case of mad-cow disease in California earlier this week.

Purcell joins GSB Flavor Creators

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

GSB & Associates Inc., Flavor Creators has appointed Charles J. Purcell Director of Research and Development.

Erythritol sweetener may promote good dental health