A single federal food agency, long desired by many advocates, could be a reality if Congress grants the Obama Administration the authority to reorganize the government, according to The Hagstrom Report.
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), Oct. 6-9 in Las Vegas, brings a range of highly qualified buyers from every segment of the grain-based food industry to one event. Growing 40% since the 2007 show, IBIE 2013 will increase attendance from around the world and across multiple industry segments, providing a vehicle to explore new markets.
Research funded by the European Union now say they have found a way to protect foods from contamination and retain freshness by replacing petrochemical materials with a coating produced from dairy byproducts.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says sugar prices will likely remain high due to external factors such as government policies, oil prices and instability in the Eurozone.
To be held Feb. 1, Dansco’s online probiotics event will cover the latest developments and global digestive health market trends as well as clinical study data supporting the effect of probiotics on key measures of digestive health.
Hostess Brands Inc., Irving, Tex., is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, say people familiar with the matter. The move would mark the second significant court restructuring for the Twinkies and Wonder Bread baker in the past several years.