“Scientifically rich environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong carotenoid research group” draws Dr. Frederick Khachik
July 28, 2015
Dr. Frederick Khachik, a renowned carotenoid scientist, joined the Kemin human nutrition and health division. The driving force for Khachiks’ reunion with Kemin is the company’s focus on exploring the health benefits of dietary carotenoids in maintaining and promoting health.
New survey shows store brands offer savings on organic, gluten-free, and special needs products
July 28, 2015
Consumers trying to maintain or improve their health are increasingly seeking specialty food and non-food alternatives. Whether they are organic, gluten-free, dye-free or lactose-free, these products can be costly, but a new survey of special needs store brands items shows significant savings for consumers.
Company plans to change many of its recipes, build stronger connections with consumers and increase focus on faster-growing categories
July 27, 2015
Campbell Soup Company provided an update on the company's key strategic imperatives. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison, executives outlined important actions the company is taking to reshape Campbell and improve its growth trajectory by strengthening its core business and expanding into faster-growing spaces. This includes Campbell’s plans to change many of its recipes, to build stronger connections with consumers and to increase the company’s focus on faster-growing categories, such as health and well-being and developing markets.
Study to be presented at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting Provides Insights for Reducing Salmonella enterica in the marketplace
July 22, 2015
Roka Bioscience, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens, announced the results of a study demonstrating a limits-based testing application to accurately detect 1 colony forming unit per gram (CFU/g) contamination levels of Salmonella in 375-g ground turkey samples within one working shift.
Manufacturer of value-added meats expands frozen appetizer business
July 21, 2015
Monogram Foods, a manufacturer and marketer of beef jerky, corn dogs, pre-cooked bacon and other value-added meat products, announces today the completion of its acquisition of Golden County Foods in Plover, WI. Golden County Foods is a frozen appetizer business with approximately $100 million annual sales, 550 employees, and two production facilities.
After dialogue with investors, General Mills updates pollinator policies
July 16, 2015
Following engagement with investors and advocates, General Mills a major packaged foods company to improve policies to protect bees and other pollinators from the impacts of pesticides.
Almond Board of California announces $2.5 Million investment in environmental research
July 15, 2015
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced a $2.5 million dollar commitment to independent, third-party research into next-generation farming practices.
Winners include Aseptia Technologies, Corbion, Ecolab, and Parabel
July 15, 2015
At a special presentation on Sunday morning at IFT15: Where Science Feeds Innovation, IFT President-Elect Colin Dennis announced and presented four companies with the 2015 IFT Food Expo Innovation Award. The winners are Aseptia Technologies, Corbion, Ecolab, and Parabel.