DuPont Nutrition & Health’s MicroGARD Celebrates 35-Year Anniversary

February 27, 2018 DowDuPont

Thirty-five years ago, three scientists in Oregon set out to create a fermented ingredient to protect against microbial spoilage and extend the shelf-life of food products. What resulted from their efforts was a product called MicroGARD® – a fermentate that eventually yielded a family of related food protection ingredients to meet increasing customer demands.

Kringle Company Name At Center Of Lawsuit

February 27, 2018 Sari Lesk, Journal Times

O&H Danish Bakery, 5910 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant, filed a lawsuit Feb. 20 in circuit court against Elkhorn-based Wisconsin Kringle Co. and its registered agent, Val Secor. The case alleges Secor and his company used knowledge he obtained through work, which is not available to the general public, to start a competing business that has allegedly caused damage to O&H.

Dave's Killer Bread – Against The Grain

February 27, 2018 Tove K. Danovich, The Ringer

Dave’s Killer Bread has become a cult favorite across the nation, drawing in both health-conscious consumers and those who root for second chances in life. But you won’t find the full story on the bread packaging. The man behind the brand is finally ready to tell it.

Optimize Formulations With The New Simplistica Ingredient Systems Line From TIC Gums

February 27, 2018 TIC Gums

TIC Gums will introduce the Simplistica line of ingredient systems at Engredea 2018. The Simplistica ingredient systems line will include optimized solutions from TIC Gums and Ingredion, including hydrocolloids, starches, plant proteins, sweeteners and more. TIC Gums will debut two prototypes that use Simplistica systems: a gluten-free snickerdoodle cookie and a vegan, coconut-based yogurt.

Where S.N.A.P. And Other US Households Acquire Food Correlates With Nutritional Quality

National data show that Americans’ diets are typically lower in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, and higher in calorie-dense, low-nutrient foods compared to Federal recommendations. Since the first step to a healthy diet is purchasing, or otherwise acquiring, a nutritious mix of foods, understanding where households shop and the types of foods they select could inform strategies to improve Americans’ diets.