Scientists at the University of Texas and the University of Iowa have created a synthetic bacteria that grows thanks to one of humankind's favorite stimulants -- caffeine.
April 1, 2013
The bacteria can be added to any caffeinated beverage, and it will grow according to the levels of caffeine in the drink.
Hormel Foods announced that Dr. Phillip L. Minerich, vice president of research and development at Hormel Foods, has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious Siehl Prize in Agriculture.
April 1, 2013
Minerich was chosen for the agribusiness category for his extensive leadership with innovations in packaging, technology and safety in the food industry.
Coffee continues to be a favorite among beverage drinkers, particularly among Hispanic consumers.
March 29, 2013
The study, which began tracking ethnic data last year, found that 76% of adult Hispanics said they drank coffee yesterday, 13 percentage points ahead of the total population.
Mary’s Gone Crackers announced that Kameda USA Inc., a 100% subsidiary of Kameda Seika Co. Ltd, Japan’s largest manufacturer of rice crackers, has acquired 77.8% of the company.
March 29, 2013
The company's co-founders, chair and CEO will remain in their roles.
The Smithfield Packing Company Inc., a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods Inc., announced it plans to shift bone-in ham production from its Landover, Md., plant to its facilities in North Carolina and Kentucky.
March 29, 2013
It will permanently close the Landover plant by early fall.