DuPont opens new $40m R&D facility in Iowa
DuPont has opened a $40m, 200,000 square foot plant genetics research facility in Johnston, Iowa, to focus on plant breeding and research and development of new transgenic products, the company has said.
Archives for April 12, 2012
Childhood obesity rates continue to balloon despite health goals, researchers say
US children would have to consume an average of 161 calories fewer each day to reach the government’s failed 2010 goal of reducing childhood obesity prevalence to less than 5%, and current trends point to a continued increase, according to a new study.
Gluten free ‘does not have long term legs’, says trend expert
The popularity of gluten free foods is set to taper off within the next two or three years, claimed Dr. Elizabeth Sloan, president of Sloan Trends, at the recent Research Chefs Association conference in Texas.
New Sara Lee Breads owner Bimbo expands US distribution
Bimbo Bakeries USA has expanded distribution of Sara Lee Breads to Northeast markets in the US.
Nevada ingredients facility will be 'first of its kind': Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has opened a new dairy ingredient manufacturing facility in Fallon, Nevada, and said the new plant would help it "build value for its dairy farmer cooperative member owners, "while providing high quality and safe food to...
Superfood alert: Could Moringa oleifera be the next baobab?
A nutrient powerhouse to rival baobab, Moringa oleifera is starting to attract growing interest in the US dietary supplement and food industry, with a segment due to air on Dr Oz tonight predicted to prompt a surge in demand.
Biothera: ‘Using vitamins and minerals alone to support immune claims is not enough’
US food and beverage manufacturers have not been put off making immunity claims despite the fact that they have plunged several big brands into legal hot water, according to immune health expert Biothera.