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Steviva Ingredients earns organic certification

January 13, 2017

Steviva Ingredients, makers of all-natural sweeteners and sweetening systems, announced it has earned organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) for its Portland SQF Level 2 manufacturing facility.

Lindt, WCF give fine-flavor cocoa research a boost in Ecudaor

The World Cocoa Foundation, Lindt & Sprungli, and USDA Agricultural Research Service join forces to support fine-flavor cocoa research in Ecudaor.

Crystal Lindell

March 27, 2013

SPCL's research is focused on understanding the genetic diversity of Ecuador's Nacional type cocoa varieties and how they differ from other varieties grown throughout South America and the Caribbean.

Drought worsens, crops are damaged, food prices may soar

July 20, 2012

Forecasters say there’s a heat dome over the Corn Belt, and soybean prices are nearing record totals. Food inflation fears and fuel worries continue. The drought is affecting 55% of the land mass in the lower 48 states.

Food additive regulation changes are proposed regarding use of folic acid in corn masa flour

June 15, 2012

A joint petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of folic acid in corn masa flour has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration by Gruma Corp., the Spina Bifida Association, the March of Dimes Foundation, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Royal DSM N.V. and the National Council of La Raza.

USDA foresees larger corn harvest

May 24, 2012

A record corn forecast made corn prices plunge after the government predicted corn production would rise this summer. Thus, consumers could see some relief from higher food prices by late fall, if the latest crop forecast holds up.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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