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Compass Wines and Spirits Acquires Midwest Wine Selections

Compass Wines and Spirits Acquires Midwest Wine Selections

Compass Wines and Spirits announced that it has acquired Midwest Wine Selections, distributor of several Midwest regional wine brands distributed throughout the Chicago metro market and surrounding 8 counties. The company is pleased to also

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US researchers use baking soda for washing off pesticides

US researchers use baking soda for washing off pesticides

A group of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in the US conducted a study to find out which washing method can most effectively reduce pesticides.   Washing could be one effective strategy to clean

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WHO gives out guidelines for managing obesity in children

WHO gives out guidelines for managing obesity in children

With increasing evidence that childhood obesity is a global epidemic affecting even the poorer nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on how trained professionals can better identify youngsters in need of

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Kellogg Co enters agreement to acquire RXBAR maker Chicago Bar Company

Kellogg Co enters agreement to acquire RXBAR maker Chicago Bar Company

Kellogg Company has entered an agreement to acquire Chicago Bar Company LLC, maker of RXBAR, a line of clean-label protein bars made with delicious, whole food ingredients and the fastest-growing nutrition bar brand in the

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IFSH launches food processing CoE

IFSH launches food processing CoE

The Food Processing Centre of Excellence was introduced at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), which completed another successful annual meeting recently. The centre was launched by Gerald Ludwick,

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Netherlands confirms status as focus country at World Food India 2017

Netherlands confirms status as focus country at World Food India 2017

The Netherlands confirmed its participation as the focus country at World Food India 2017, which will be held in New Delhi between November 3 and 5, 2017.   Badal is in the Netherlands to promote

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Food supply leaders collaborate with IBM

Food supply leaders collaborate with IBM

A group of leading companies across the global food supply chain has announced a major blockchain collaboration with IBM, intended to further strengthen consumer confidence in the global food system.   The consortium, which includes

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Clean Machine launches Clean Green Protein

Clean Machine launches Clean Green Protein

There’s a new superfood on the block called Lentein, a brand of protein rich water lentils boasting nutritional profile rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, omega 3’s and higher in nutrient density than kale, spinach,

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FDA awards $30 M to improve food safety

FDA awards $30 M to improve food safety

The FDA has awarded $30.9 million to 43 states to support multiyear plans for producing safety systems, education, outreach and technical assistance to prevent foodborne illnesses. The funding provided to states that support the Food

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US Foods to acquire three distribution companies

US Foods to acquire three distribution companies

US Foods has agreed to acquire broadline distributors The Thompson Co., Braunger Foods and Variety Foods, all owned and operated by TOBA Inc. TOBA Inc. acquired The Thompson Co., based in Grand Island, Neb., in