Packed with nutrients and considered to be an economically viable alternative to traditional animal proteins, many experts think insect proteins are the food of the future. But convincing westerners to partake faces more hurdles then simply finding a way past the yuck factor, according to researchers with the Global Food Forums, Inc.
Quarterly research conducted by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) revealed positive results for eat brighter! Sales in quarter two—including a 3 percent average increase in sales year-over-year from participants. According to PMA, some participants reported increases as high as 11 percent.
JBT Corporation has agreed to acquire Stork Food & Dairy Systems, a major European filling and sterilization solutions specialist for approximately $51 million.
Four hundred and seventy-five groups from all 50 states spanning the entirety of the American food supply chain sent a letter to the US House of Representatives urging members to vote in favor of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) continues to release details of the educational programs to be presented at PROCESS EXPO 2015 including sessions tackling food safety, allergens, water usage and sustainability.
Global chocolate manufacturer the Hershey Company and Palantir Technologies, Inc.—a software company closer associated to the CIA and US Department of Homeland Security—have teamed up to build a consortium of consumer packaged goods manufacturers.
It has been more than a month since the last case of avian influenza was detected in the US, but USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is not ready to declare the outbreak over, according to a recent interview he gave with the Associated Press.
An investment up to $125 million from prominent Texas businessman Sid Bass lent to Blue Bell Creameries is necessary for the company to remain in business, according to the Associated Press.
The Food Processing Suppliers Association said three food safety educational sessions organized by the American Frozen Food Institute have been added to the PROCESS EXPO.