Interstate Bakeries Corporation (IBC) said, as part of its continuing efforts to address its revenue declines and high cost structure, it plans to consolidate operations in its Northern California Profit Center (PC) by closing two bakeries in San Francisco and consolidating production, routes, depots and thrift stores.

Starbucks Corporation will enter the ready-to-drink coffee category in Japan and Taiwan.

Linguagen Corp. announced the formation of its scientific advisory board (SAB).

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will help Myanmar build two edible oil mills worth $5 million.

Reliv International Inc. has named Peter Connelly as the company's new national sales manager for its operations in the U.K. and Ireland.

Millions of consumers who buy calcium-fortified products to get more calcium into their diets may be in for a surprise.

Childhood autism may be linked to a deficiency of fatty acids, researchers said.

Mexican corn flour and tortilla maker Gruma has bought three maize tortilla producing plants in the United States.

The Agriculture Department is taking its round, green "USDA Organic" label off personal care products and cosmetics, but at the same time, the move will eliminate the labeling of such products as pet food, dietary supplements and fish.

Maintaining safe limits of alcohol intake can mean different things, as females are more susceptible to liver injury at much lower doses than their male counterparts.