The Sugar Association said it sent a request to the Food and Drug Administration on December 19 to reject the Corn Refiners Association’s (CRA) petition to change the name "high-fructose corn syrup" (HFCS) to “corn sugar.”
Jones Soda Co. announced Richard Cautero has joined the company's board of directors. Cautero was appointed to the role by the existing board of directors.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced that Richard H. Lynch, currently chief marketing officer, has been named chief global brand officer.
Researchers examined the effect of providing clear and visible caloric information about sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sport drinks, energy drinks and fruit juice at neighborhood stores.
Howard Smith, Jr., president of Virginia Dare Extract Company, announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Springsteen to the position of vice president – research and development.
Citroil Enterprises Inc. has outfitted its 50,000 square foot U.S. headquarters in Carlstadt, N.J., with 1,200 solar panels on both the roof and the canopy.
Rich Products Corporation has realigned its governance and organizational structure, effective January 1, 2012, announced president and chief executive officer, Bill Gisel.
The average American’s diet meets most of the nutritional guidelines recommended in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s MyPlate only seven days out of a full year, according to a new analysis from The NPD Group.