The acknowledgment comes after much public conversation among health and nutrition leaders about how the term healthy can be used on food labels, and why the agency's 20-year-old standards are in need of an update.

Anslinger is filling a newly created position designed to align sales and marketing functions to support the company’s iconic brands and in-store execution.

When developing the recipes for the new line of food, an important differentiator was a commitment to simple ingredients

D. Christopher Nolte, former Director of Nutritional Sales of Kyowa Hakko USA accepts the position of Vice President of Nutritional Sales for Kyowa Hakko USA

This acquisition solidifies Pulmuone’s position as a major tofu company while strengthening its operations in South Korea, U.S., Japan and China. Pulmuone had previously announced it had entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Vitasoy USA Inc. on March 24, 2016.

Flavor blends will continue to be the largest flavor and fragrance segment by value, with gains driven by increasing demand for processed foods in developing regions.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the United States, and is expected to close within 30 days.

Nestlé is diligently implementing its sodium reduction efforts in accordance with the Nestlé Nutrition Profiling System and the Nestlé Nutritional Foundation criteria (NF) to ensure the renovated foods and beverages deliver a stronger nutritional profile without compromising taste or food safety.

Dannon announced a pledge to its farmers, retail customers and consumers to further improve sustainable agriculture practices for its milk supply, to increase transparency for its portfolio of products and evolve to more natural and fewer ingredients for flagship brands.

The move to USDA Organic Certified ingredients will take place during the fall of 2016.