Ohio House okays ban on pure caffeine, powdered alcohol sales

According to the Associated Press, a bill banning the sale of pure caffeine products in Ohio cleared the state House on May 27, one year after a high school senior overdosed on a powdered form of the stimulant and died.

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Savoury Systems receives Non-GMO Project verification for yeast extract

Savoury Systems International (SSI) has announced it has achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status for product #1000 Yeast Extract Low Salt-High Protein.

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Brain dynamics set your ideal portion size

A study published in NeuroImage shows that selection of the ideal portion size relies on specific spatio-temporal brain dynamics.

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AMCO Proteins expands West Coast operations

New Jersey-based AMCO Proteins has announced it has entered into a business relationship with Quality Distribution in Salt Lake City to further expand its West Coast operations.

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Duravant acquires Hamer to expand packaging platform

Duravant, a global engineered equipment manufacturer serving the food processing, packaging, and material handling sectors, has acquired Hamer, a manufacturer of packaging equipment specializing in automated bagging systems, fillers, sealers, and robotic palletizers.

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Moore wins WFFC 2015 Flavorist Recognition Award

The Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) has named Tony Moore the winner of its annual Flavorist Recognition Award.

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QualiTech receives certification from the British Retail Consortium

QualiTech has announced it has received certification of its food processing facility under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard.

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