High consumption of sugar-rich foods could slow learning and memory, whilst intake of omega-3 fatty acids could help offset such problems, according to new research.
DSM has entered an agreement to acquire Ocean Nutrition Canada from Clearwater Fine Foods and funds managed by Richardson Capital in an all-cash transaction for approximately $531 million.
Frito-Lay North America, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., has launched a multi-year initiative to validate many of its products as gluten-free, with package labeling to follow.
NovaGreen, Inc. expects to begin producing xylitol, a polyol that may aid in sugar reduction, and inulin, an ingredient that adds dietary fiber to products, over the next 24 months.
Frito-Lay North America, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., has expanded its Ruffles brand with the launch of Ruffles Ultimate Potato Chips and Ruffles Ultimate Dips.
The North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease has called out Domino’s Pizza for promoting a “gluten-free” pizza crust even though it is not recommended for people who have celiac disease and must avoid gluten.
Ellen Kullman, chairman and chief executive officer of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., unveiled two key efforts that will support collaborative, world hunger initiatives, including an investment in Ethiopia and sponsorship of a global food security index.
Misbranding and an undeclared allergen prompted a recall of 15,040 lbs. of turkey burger product from Foster Farms, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The New South Wales government announced new animal welfare requirements after an undercover video that depicted animal abuses at an abattoir provoked public outcry.
CKE Restaurants Inc., which operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardees fast food chains, is looking to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering, according to a Reuters report.
The Humane Society of the United States has filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission over Tyson Foods, Inc.’s response to an undercover video made at a Wisconsin hog facility.
The board of directors of Denny’s Corp. has approved a new stock repurchase program that will allow the company to repurchase up to 6 million shares of Denny’s common stock.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it is creating a Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee that will recommend ways to improve the agency’s whistleblower protections.
AgriMarine Holdings has announced the appointments of Ms Lily Gao as Chief Operating Officer (China) and Mr Josh McKibben (Hong Kong) as General Manager of Farm Operations, effective immediately.
Lab tests carried out by researchers at Bournemouth University (BU) have shown UK carp, bream and roach are all susceptible to infection by the deadly parasite Sphaerothecum destruens, better known as the Rosette Agent.
