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Rising Demand for Natural Sweeteners

New Canadean report on non-caloric sweeteners

October 9, 2014

The concerns about obesity and related health problems plus sugar taxes in many countries have stimulated the market for non-caloric sweeteners.

Ready To Drink Canned, Bottled Cold Coffee on the Rise

Millennials and Hispanics lead cold coffee trend

October 8, 2014

Fresh-brewed iced coffee is the most popular cold coffee choice, but a growing share of all iced/cold coffee drinkers are drinking Ready To Drink canned or bottled cold coffee.

Importance of Magnesium Supplement with Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiencies play a major role in the development of dozens of diseases

October 8, 2014

Extensive research has shown that vitamin D deficiencies play a major role in the development of dozens of diseases, including breast, prostate and colon cancer, as well as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis and mental illness.

Sabra Dipping Company Opens Expanded Hummus Production Facility

Brand doubles production capacity and plans 70 new jobs

October 7, 2014

With the 118,000 square foot expansion, Sabra expects to add an additional 70 jobs to the Chesterfield County location next year.

The National Food Lab Announces New Positions for Senior Team

Firm’s subject matter experts to take on expanded roles

October 7, 2014

The National Food Lab (The NFL), a consulting and testing firm supporting the food and beverage industry, has recently elevated several of its tenured experts as part of a new structure designed to add increased value to their base of clients.

Tyson Foods Introduces Classic Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich for School Lunch

New offering meets federal nutrition requirements, contains no high fructose corn syrup, and is made with whole-grain breading

October 7, 2014

Good old-fashioned peanut butter and jelly is the focus of a new school foodservice line of products designed to fuel students with protein-rich products that remind them of home.

Diamond Foods Invests in Innovation Center

Facility to be located near company's Salem, Oregon Kettle Brand facility

October 6, 2014

When the new facility opens in early 2015, it will serve as home to the newly formed Diamond Foods’ Innovation Team.

Kilmer Van Nostrand Acquires English Bay Batter

English Bay Batter produces premium gourmet cookies and frozen refrigerated dough

October 6, 2014

Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. Limited acquired English Bay Batter Inc., a North American market bakery company producing premium gourmet cookies and frozen refrigerated dough.

Newly Discovered Compounds Boost Liver Detoxification Enzymes

Oilseed crops, including rapeseed, canola, and camelina, contain some of the same bioactive ingredients

October 6, 2014

University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that boost liver detoxification enzymes nearly fivefold, and they’ve found them in a pretty unlikely place—the crushed seeds left after oil extraction from an oilseed crop used in jet fuel.

AllergyEats Food Allergy Conference 2014

How to maximize safety and increase customer engagement, loyalty, and revenue

October 3, 2014

Restaurateurs, university dining hall managers and other food service professionals often have questions about how to accommodate guests with food allergies or gluten intolerances.