Just one week ago, only 48% of consumers expressed concern about the spread of the novel coronavirus. Today that number has risen to 72% according to week two of an ongoing weekly tracking study of 200 Americans across the country conducted by the Sterling-Rice Group (SRG).

Effects of the global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic were dramatically evident in early March when New Hope Network postponed the annual Natural Products Expo West exhibition in Anaheim. The move immediately impacted an estimated 90,000 attendees and 3,600 exhibitors.

Edlong is one of the only flavor houses in the world to specialize in dairy flavors, while also catering to growing markets such as dairy-free, vegan, plant-based, organic, non-GMO and allergen-free.

The Almond Board of California's submission for the award detailed nearly five decades of research and advancements in food safety funded by the almond industry through the Almond Board.

James Smith, Managing Director for Kalsec Europe remarked, “This is a major achievement for our site and part of our longer-term goal of becoming more responsive and flexible to meet the needs of our customers. The whole team here in Mildenhall were involved in this achievement and we are now working to ensure these highest quality standards are met in future years.”

DuPont Nutrition & Health will demonstrate its shelf-life expertise at the ASB BakingTech 2019 convention by showcasing its continual innovations with “multi-hurdle” baking technology. DuPont also will introduce its new POWERFresh® 9705 enzyme solution. Attendees also can speak with DuPont’s baking experts at Tabletop #802 Feb. 24-26 in Chicago.

Evergreen Packaging has identified opportunities for healthy food and beverage brands and retailers related to packaging innovation.

BRC Global conducted safety audits at the food ingredients and distillery operations in Atchison and at the Lawrenceburg distillery.

Results demonstrated that clean label alternatives such as FORTIUM® RGT12, a blend of rosemary and green tea, prevent oxidation as effectively as synthetic options, while maintaining higher scores with sensory panelists.

The most common potential sources for foodborne illnesses are the highly perishable, animal protein-rich ingredients, specifically meats, fish, eggs, and milk and other dairy products.