Senomyx and Firmenich Adjust Sweet Agreement Senomyx Inc. and Firmenich announced that the companies have amended and restated their Sweet Taste Program collaboration agreement. April 11, 2013 The supply agreement has a term of 10 years and is exclusive through 2017.Read More
Alcohol and Calorie Consumption Americans tend to eat more calories and fat on the days they also have alcoholic drinks, a new study suggests. April 11, 2013 In fact, people who drink more tend to have poorer diets in general, compared to those who drink less. Read More
Adding Spice Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research. April 10, 2013 The ethnic food category experienced solid yearly sales performance, especially during the recession.Read More
AMI on Meat Study Attempts to link cardiovascular disease to a single compound that is found at safe levels in red meat oversimplifies this complex disease. April 10, 2013 The AMI release notes the study's authors, themselves, say red meat is not to blame.Read More
New IDDBA Board The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association board of directors announced new titles for officers and staff at its board meeting. April 10, 2013 Voni Woods, senior director of Deli, Giant Eagle Inc., is the chairman of the IDDBA board of directors.Read More
Yogurt in the U.S. Packaged Facts forecasts that U.S. retail sales of yogurt will approach $9.3 billion by 2017. April 9, 2013 Sales of yogurt in the U.S. continue to rise and are projected to improve further upon their $7.3 billion reported in 2012. Read More
DSM, Monsanto in Partnership DSM Nutritional Products and Monsanto Company announced a strategic partnership. April 9, 2013 The pair will deliver the first SDA (stearidonate soybean oil) omega-3 soybean oil for use in foods in North America.Read More
New VP at Sargento Sargento Foods Inc. promoted Bill Schaeffer. April 9, 2013 Schaeffer will be vice president of sales within the Food Ingredients Division. Read More
New Board at True Drinks True Drinks Inc. named Timothy Lane as the chairman of its board of directors. April 5, 2013 Joining Lane on the board of directors as of October 15, 2012, are Carl Wistreich, Lou Imbrogno and Lance Leonard.Read More
Briess Facility Acquisition Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. acquired a barley storage and processing facility from Riverland Ag Corp. April 5, 2013 The properties include facilities in Ralston, Wyoming, and Powell, Wyoming.Read More