International Paper announced yesterday that it has finalised the sale of three containerboard mills under the terms of a US$470m (€373m) divesture agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
US firm Ethox Chemicals is suing Coca-Cola for allegedly stealing a novel molecule the former claims it invented called ‘PEM’, designed to improve on PET by adding a gas barrier to limit bottle permeability and extend shelf life.
US firm Caravan Ingredients showcased cracker enzyme technology that delivers greater throughput and less wastage for firms making the snack at the Institute of Food Technologists 2012 Annual Meeting & Expo, Las Vegas.
Observers of the currently pegging peanut crop said they were optimistic 2012 will be a recovery year after two disappointing years hurt mostly by persistent drought, although the growing season still had a long ways to go.
Shareholders of CSM n.v. on July 3 approved a proposed strategic transformation of CSM into a bio-based ingredients company. The transformation includes plans to divest CSM’s North American and European Bakery Supplies businesses.
TIC Gums has introduced Add-Here 3200, a hydrocolloid system designed to reduce the amount of sugar, honey and/or high-fructose corn syrup in the formula of such products as granola, cereal and energy bars.
John Harrington, senior sourcing manager — commodities flour, General Mills, Inc., will retire, effective Sept. 1, ending a 35-year career in the milling industry. He will be succeeded by Brent Bash, commodities manager.
The National Restaurant Association has unveiled a new branding initiative and logo, which the organization said will be applied to all its programs, services and products this year.
Investigations into five ongoing Salmonella outbreaks - all linked to contact with small turtles - have revealed 19 more cases and a sixth outbreak from another strain of the bacteria.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) have jointly announced that the Distinguished Order of Zerocrats has selected three food industry leaders as the 2012 Frozen Food Hall of Fame induct
Eckrich, a John Morrell Food Group business that is a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, is celebrating the processor’s first of three primary race sponsorships of Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford, and their partnership with Operat
US beef prices continue to increase as summer barbecue season is underway. During the past year, beef’s average retail price has increased 5.4 percent, including 0.6 percent in the past month, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Price
