EFSA confirms health concerns for furans in food

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on the risk to human health of the presence of furan and methylfurans (2-methylfuran, 3-methylfuran, and 2,5-dimethylfuran) in food. The agency has found that “consumer exposure to furan and methylfurans in food could lead to possible long-term liver damage.”

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Listeria concern triggers veggie recalls in U.S. and Canada

Mann Packing, Salinas, Calif., is voluntarily recalling minimally processed vegetable products that were distributed in the U.S. and Canada because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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New food incubator breaks ground in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has broken ground on The Hatchery Chicago, a new food and beverage business incubator in East Garfield Park.

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USDA launches new ARS website to improve access to research

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) has launched a newly designed website that improves access to information about ARS research.

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Cereal becomes popular snack food in U.S.

While it has long maintained a seat at the kitchen table, it seems cereal may be moving beyond breakfast and even beyond the bowl.

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Coca-Cola North America appoints James Dinkins president

Coca-Cola has announced that J. Alexander Douglas Jr. will retire as president of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA).

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Researchers insert maize gene into rice to increase yields

By introducing a single maize gene into the rice plant, researchers working on the Oxford-led C4 Rice Project have moved towards “supercharging” rice to the level of more efficient crops.

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Dietary supplement usage in U.S. hits all-time high

Dietary supplement usage among adults in the United States has hit an all-time high, with 76% reporting they consume dietary supplements, up five percentage points from last year’s results, according to a survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

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Evaluating sensory differences in rum

A study published in the Journal of Food Science evaluates and quantitates the sensory differences of a variety of seven premium aged rums and two mixing rums as well as to validate the developed rum flavor lexicon.

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Some consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ food labels as synonymous

Consumers are confused between foods labeled as “organic” and “non-genetically modified,” according to a recent study from researchers at the Univ. of Florida (UF) and Purdue University.

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Study explores beliefs and behaviors behind food choices

Results of a new research study commissioned by the James Beard Foundation underscore how consumer thinking about food has changed over the past three years.

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Ferrero to acquire Ferrara Candy

Italian confectionery conglomerate Ferrero Group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ferrara Candy Co., the third largest U.S. non-chocolate confectionery company, with strong positions in the gummy and seasonal candies categories.

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Kraft Heinz acquires Cerebos’ brands in Australia for $290 million

Suntory Beverage & Food has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Cerebos Food & Instant Coffee business in Australia and New Zealand to Kraft Heinz.

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Nestlé’s 9-month sales show slight dip

Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, saw its 9-month sales drop 0.4% to CHF 65.3 billion, reduced by net divestments of 2.6% (mainly due to the creation of the Froneri joint venture) and negative foreign exchange effects of 0.4%.

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Amrita Health Foods recalls protein bars due to potential Listeria contamination

Amrita Health Foods is recalling a limited number of Amrita Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Bell Flavors & Fragrances opens Malaysia location

Bell Flavors and Fragrances has launched a subsidiary in Malaysia that will focus on helping companies in the Asia Pacific region by utilizing its technology, analytical innovations, sales, and marketing resources.

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Corbion bids $20 million as TerraVia files for bankruptcy

TerraVia Holdings, a food, nutrition, and specialty ingredients company, has entered into a “stalking horse” stock and asset purchase agreement with Corbion, a Netherlands-based food ingredient company, to acquire substantially all of TerraVia’s assets in a sale process under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Evidence mounts linking antibiotic use with antibiotic resistance

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Medicines Agency, and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have released a report that presents new data on antibiotic consumption and antibiotic resistance and reflects improved surveillance across Europe.

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TreeHouse Foods to close Minnesota, Indiana facilities

TreeHouse Foods has announced its intention to close facilities in Brooklyn Park, Minn., Plymouth, Ind., and transition non-peanut packaging operations out of Dothan, Ala.

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Imperial Frozen Foods completes purchase of Greystone Foods

Kenex holdings has announced that portfolio company Imperial Frozen Foods has purchased 100% of the assets of Greystone Foods.

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