McCormick & Co and Delhi-based Kohinoor Foods have completed the formation of a joint venture to market basmati rice in the country, the partners said. The venture, announced three months back, will be called Kohinoor Specialty Foods India.
Solazyme Inc. has hired former Tyson Foods Inc. executive Jeffrey Webster as its chief operating officer, the renewable oil and bioproducts company said.
PepsiCo Inc. has announced several management changes, including the appointment of Albert Carey as CEO of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, effective immediately, reporting to chairman and CEO Indra K. Nooyi. Carey assumes responsibility for all aspects of the beverage businesses in the Americas.
Packaged food giant Kraft Foods, Inc outlined the key drivers and benefits of its decision to launch two independent public companies before year-end 2012.
A recent survey conducted by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and Galaxy Nutritional Foods examined parents' perspectives on the emotional impact that food allergies have on their children.
A survey of more than 500 women showed almost 85% feel shame or guilt about the food they eat. The 10-question survey, which focused on women’s eating patterns, was developed by Lasting Change founder Beth Novick and was posted on Craigslist in 68 cities nationwide in May 2011.
The antioxidant resveratrol, which is commonly found in red wine and grapes, may significantly reduce an individual's chances of developing metabolic syndrome, a collection of cardio-metabolic risk factors that often leads to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.