Confusion, chaos and a lack of clarity around nutrition science

The leader of the Grocery Manufacturers Association said it is a disservice to consumers to make policy decisions not grounded in sound science.

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@FoodBizNews @NewFoodAisle Forward | Subscribe | Advertise | Contact April 20, 2016 Confusion, chaos and a lack of clarity around nutrition science The leader of the Grocery Manufacturers Association said it is a disservice to consumers to make policy decisions not grounded in sound science. Confusion, chaos and a lack of clarity around nutrition science Nestle moves to simplify ingredients in ice cream In total, the move will affect more than 100 products. Nestle moves to simplify ingredients in ice cream G.M.A. introduces tool to help detect food fraud The tool is compliant with requirements included in the Food Safety Modernization Act regarding evaluating potential hazards. G.M.A. introduces tool to help detect food fraud Capital expenditures Costco eyes Nebraska for new poultry plant But the plant proposed for Fremont, Neb., faces some local opposition. Tyson Foods proposes new plant in Arkansas The site is near an existing facility in Green Forest. Wal-Mart to build milk processing plant Once operational in 2017, the new plant will serve more than 600 Wal-Mart stores in the region. Research Assistant Weight management Weight management trends are shifting along with consumer perception of health and wellness. Looking beyond Smart Label 1.0 Industry executives are exploring how the digital platform may improve how they market products to consumers. from FoodBusinessNews.net   Bimbo to acquire General Mills' Argentina bakery business Transaction also includes food service operations. from FoodBusinessNews.net   McCafe, Oscar Mayer top New Product Pacesetters Median year-one dollar sales for the top-100 brands were $19.6 million in 2015. from FoodBusinessNews.net   Chili's banking on baby-back ribs Brinker c.e.o.: 'We have to be even more aggressive with our value proposition.' from FoodBusinessNews.net   Former Kellogg exec to join Wendy's Gunther Plosh will become c.f.o. on May 2. from FoodBusinessNews.net   North African flavors heat up Wixon launches seasonings and mixes to align with one of the year's top cuisine trends. from FoodBusinessNews.net   ADM launches Food Innovation Challenge ADM-funded food business incubator celebrates grand opening. from FoodBusinessNews.net   Lancaster Colony taps Ciesinski as president and c.o.o. Will also serve as president of T. Marzetti. from FoodBusinessNews.net   F.D.A. has no objection to pea protein's GRAS status PurisPea may be used in such items as baked foods, smoothies beverages and soups. from FoodBusinessNews.net   Barentz to distribute plant protein ingredient globally Lentein, derived from a water lentil, won an I.F.T. award in 2015. from FoodBusinessNews.net follow us on Twitter @FoodBizNews | @NewFoodAisle download the FBN app forward | change email address | subscribe | unsubscribe To ensure delivery to your inbox, add foodbusinessnews@send-sosland.com to your address book or safe sender list. Contact us: Advertising | Privacy Policy | Customer Service ©2016 Sosland Publishing Co. 4801 Main Street, Suite 650 Kansas City, MO 64112 (800) 338-6201