As the world prepares to the sustainability of our natural resources on world water day Sunday, a new report from the United Nations suggests there is an urgent need to better manage the world’s water supply or the planet could suffer a 40 percent shortfall in water in just 15 years.
A number of food processors and industry innovators were tapped as nominees for the 2015 Edison Awards in the categories of Food Processing & Preparation and Food Packaging & Beverages.
Jessica Alba, Kristen Bell, John Cena, Victor Cruz, Stephen Curry, Nick Jonas, Colin Kaepernick, Cam Newton and other celebrities and athletes support the healthy food campaign.
In the last decade, the cases of food allergies have doubled, and the number of hospitalizations caused by severe allergic reactions has increased seven-fold.
Multinational manufacturer General Mills is looking to sell its Green Giant frozen and canned vegetable business, according to Reuters who spoke with sources close to the matter.
The Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has approved a type of powdered alcohol product, Palcohol, that consumers can mix into liquid in order to create their favorite alcoholic beverages.
The Produce Marketing Association Foundation’s fifth annual Emerging Leaders Program begins next week in Arizona where 37 young professionals from throughout the fresh produce supply chain will gather to engage in learning that will prepare them for the responsibilities of future leadership roles.
A new guideline from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults and children should reduce their daily sugar intake to less than 10 percent of their overall calories, with additional health benefits realized if sugar intake was limited to under 5 percent.