Thousands of ingredients that go into food have been classified as safe by private industry alone, without any U.S. government oversight, according to a new report.
Swiss food and beverages giant Nestle SA appointed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Wan Ling Martello as its chief financial officer, replacing Jim Singh, who will retire next spring.
More than 15,000 food professionals found themselves in New Orleans for the 2011 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, held June 11–14, when 900 exhibitors gathered to show their latest products and innovations.