USDA announces multi-million dollar investment in fight against pig disease
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pledged $26.2 million in funding to combat the threat of pig disease.
Archives for June 8, 2014
60-second interview: the day job
What do you do? Blake Waltrip, CEO of Ancient Harvest
In the latest iteration of FoodNavigator-USA’s What do you do interview series, we talk with the boss of organic ancient grain specialist Ancient Harvest about the challenges of long-distance (work) relationships, his move from banking to CPGs and what...
Norovirus top source of reported foodborne outbreaks, says CDC
Noroviruses are the leading cause of reported foodborne disease outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Could coffee protect DNA from damage?
Regular consumption of coffee may reduce DNA damage and reduce energy intake and body fat, according to two new studies from Europe.
Underlying forces will continue to drive functional food growth, analyst says
The hot market for functional foods shows no signs of cooling off, according to longtime industry consultant Jeff Hilton. In his view a number of factors will combine to drive continued growth.