General Mills signed a definitive agreement to acquire Yoki Alimentos S.A., a privately-held food company headquartered in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, a move that will help grow General Mills’ international business. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by first ...More
California-based Santos Agency, Inc., is recalling Santos Brand flours, legumes and spices because they may contain undeclared peanuts and wheat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced May 18. ...More
Both lupin and Fenugreek can lead to serious cross-reactions in patients with peanut allergy, in contrast to other legumes such as soya and peas, according to new research conducted at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. ...More
The number of U.S. consumers using private-label food and beverage products continues to rise with 27% of Americans choosing to purchase private-label products in 2011 compared to only 18% in 2000. While that is good news for some, a new report from the NPD Group warns ...More
Horizon Milling LLC, a joint venture formed by Cargill, Inc., and CHS, Inc., is expanding and upgrading its Saginaw flour milling facility to enhance milling efficiencies and capabilities. ...More
A coalition led by the March of Dimes is petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in an effort to curb neural tube defects (NTD) among Hispanics. ...More
The global market for whole-grain and high-fiber foods is projected to reach $27.6 billion by 2017, with hot and cold cereals remaining strong, and energetic growth from baked goods. ...More
Over the last decade, consumer preference for white, enriched-grain products has waned as research increasingly supports the positive health benefits of whole grains. ...More
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