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End of Omega Recommendations?

Eating food high in fish oils such as omega-3 does not reduce the risk of heart disease, a study contends.
March 21, 2014
The analysis of 72 previous studies showed insufficient support for nutritional recommendations that advocate high consumption of polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6.
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Blommer Names CIO

Gary Rietz joined Blommer as its new chief information officer (CIO).
March 21, 2014
In addition, Tom Hyland joins Blommer in the role of corporate manager master planning & scheduling.
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New R&D Center for Johnsonville

Johnsonville Sausage LLC has opened a new research and development center in Chicago.
March 21, 2014
The Innovation Center features a culinary kitchen, sensory and product development, and consumer-feedback areas.
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New CEO at Kronos

Kronos Foods Inc. has named Howard Eirinberg as the company's chief executive officer.
March 21, 2014
Eirinberg succeeds long-time Kronos CEO Michael Austin, now chairman of Kronos Food Corp.
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Organic Grows

The global organic food & beverages market is expected to reach $211.44 billion by 2020.
March 19, 2014
Organic fruits and vegetables dominated the product market, accounting for over 35% of global market revenue in 2013.
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Egg Board Elects Executive Committee

The American Egg Board elected the 2014 executive committee at its March 13 board meeting.
March 19, 2014
Paul Sauder of R.W. Sauder Inc. was chosen as the newly elected chairman.
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Hearthside Food Solutions Sold

Goldman Sachs and Vestar Capital Partners signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hearthside Food Solutions from Wind Point Partners.
March 19, 2014
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014.
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Saturated Fat and Heart Health

A report finds that reducing saturated fat intake does not result in improved heart health.
March 19, 2014
The study's author concludes it has not been proven that saturated fat itself may increase the risk of heart disease.
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Spirit of Success

Per capita consumption, volume and dollars rose for spirits and wine, while beer declined in per capita consumption and volume.
March 18, 2014
Quickly evolving dynamics within each industry are prompting increased competition between the three for consumer occasions and dollars.
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New Expansion for Cargill Facility

Cargill officially inaugurated its newly expanded European Research and Development Centre.
March 18, 2014
The newly expanded center will address demands across different applications covering the entire spectrum of food and feed ingredients science.
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