Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or “good cholesterol” particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19 percent. Researchers at at Pennsylvania State University recently confirmed the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL[Read More…]

The team is developing a mobile app named NuLeaf that facilitates healthier eating. A team of Stanford Biodesign students is developing an app that aims to help low-income Californians improve their diet. Specifically, the students decided to tackle the health problems experienced by users of CalFresh, the program that provides[Read More…]

The IMCD team will be able to draw on Givaudan’s industry-leading flavor solutions and a wealth of application experience . Givaudan has announced the exclusive new distribution partnership with IMCD, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients. The partnership is set to provide more food and beverage manufacturers[Read More…]

According to the directory, in order to call a product “traditional” it needs to be produced in the same way for at least 30 years. A labeling directory has been prepared by Turkey’s Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry that explains the definitions and prohibitions that can be used on food[Read More…]

BRICS-ARP will be the natural global platform for science-led agriculture-based sustainable development for addressing the issues of world hunger, under-nutrition, poverty and inequality The Union Cabinet chaired by the Narendra Modi, Prime Minister has given its ex-post facto approval for MoU signed between India and various BRICs countries for the[Read More…]

The color sorting process will enable Muntons to process and clean deliveries of malting barley which would otherwise have been simply rejected. Muntons is the first maltster in the UK to invest in a color sorter to help overcome contamination issues with malting barley deliveries. The company has invested £600,000[Read More…]

Campbell Soup launched Real Food Innovation Challenge earlier in July to identify and award funding to innovative concepts. Campbell Soup Co. is partnering with Foodworks Brooklyn, a kitchen incubator, to mentor early-stage food entrepreneurs. The mentorship program offers Foodworks members an ongoing opportunity to tap into the company’s expertise on[Read More…]

The Commission is planning to initiate discussions on additional measures, such as setting the maximum levels of acrylamide in certain foods without delay once this regulation is adopted. Member states’ representatives voted in favour of the European Commission’s proposal to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food. Once implemented, the[Read More…]

The deal will allow Refresco to significantly increase its access to the North American market, following its move for Whitlock Packaging a year ago. Refresco has agreed to acquire Cott Corporation’s soft drinks business for $1.25 billion. The move for Cott Beverages creates the largest independent bottler in Europe and[Read More…]

The acquisition of Better Baked Foods and Drayton Foods follows Schwan’s Co.’s acquisition of MaMa Rosa’s Pizza in June. Schwan’s Co. has acquired Better Baked Foods and Drayton Foods from NE Foods Inc., a move that will help the company increase its capabilities in the U.S. pizza market. Terms of[Read More…]