Heat-processed foods may increase risk of Alzheimer's Compounds commonly found in the so-called “Western diet” known as Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGEs) may cause brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s disease and ...
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Specialty ingredient manufacturer Penford has agreed to takeover Gum Technology, a gum and hydrocolloids distribution, blending and services firm, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Gum Technology primarily caters to the ...
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Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, today announces that the company made strong progress in 2013 towards its 2020 environmental targets, focusing on developing sustainable products, reducing ...
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FDA proposed format nutrition labels The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect the latest scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic ...
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Smart Balance, a pioneering leader in great tasting, heart healthier spreads, today announced that it is transitioning its flagship line of buttery spreads to non-GMO. Following an extensive revamp of ingredients sourcing and ...
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European barcode and RFID labeling software developer NiceLabel have introduced a new solution to help food suppliers achieve compliance with the new EU Food Labeling Regulation 1169/2011. The solution has been developed to help companies ...
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Israeli technology firm Emblaze has signed a deal to takeover a controlling stake of 58% in Willi-Food Investments (WFI) for NIS268m. The deal was signed with Zwi Williger and Joseph Williger who are selling their whole interests in WFI, ...
US-headquartered packaging solutions provider MeadWestvaco (MWV) has unveiled Evertain, a hermetically sealable, airtight paperboard, designed for food packaging. The paperboard package is claimed to protect food products from oxygen and ...
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Global Logistic Properties Limited (“GLP”), the leading provider of modern logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil, is expanding its relationship with COFCO, China’s largest supplier of agricultural and food ...
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Dutch food firm Wessanen has signed a deal to sell its wholesale business comprising Natudis to wholesaler Vroegop Ruhe, for an undisclosed sum. The sale is part of the company's strategy to further strengthen its own brands in the ...
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Advanced glycation endproducts, or AGEs, common in the "Western diet," suppress levels of sirtuin, a key defense" against Alzheimer's, U.S. researchers say. Dr. Helen Vlassara, professor and director of the Division of Experimental ...
Rancho Feeding Corp.of Petaluma,CA,the beef producer that recalled 8.7 million pounds of meat on Saturday,has halted operations as personnel attempt to help locate any remaining shipments made in 2013. At the same time,the U.S.Department ...
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Napoli Foods, a US-based foodservice distributor, has completed the installation of a solar power plant at its site in Cheshire, Connecticut. The 860kW solar photovoltaic system was provided by Dynamic Energy Solutions, which managed ...
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has revoked the food processing license of Mu Kung Hwa Oriental Food, a producer of traditional Korean rice cakes, after several inspections found on-going sanitation problems. The ...
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More than two weeks after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the initial recall of beef products processed by central California’s Rancho Feeding Corporation, several questions remain unanswered regarding both the ongoing ...
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