The annual international meeting of pasta major experts and manufacturers took place in Istanbul, Turkey, on the occasion of the World Pasta Day 2013, where the Conference “Pasta: the sustainable, healthy and delicious food” was held. For the occasion, the town along the Bosphorus hosted producers, economists, nutritionists, opinion leaders and media from all over the world, to celebrate an ancient food rich in history, by now present on the tables and in the dining customs of many countries. (more…)
Celiac disease, a permanent intolerance to gluten, manifest itself following ingestion of wheat gluten proteins in genetically predisposed subjects. Consumption of little gluten amount cause... Read more
Nestlé has committed to reducing salt across its global portfolio by 2025 to support a World Health Organization target that people consume no more than 5 grams of salt per day. The initiative includes soups, noodles, recipe mixes, frozen and refrigerated meals and pizzas from such brands as Maggi, Stouffer’s, DiGiorno and Buitoni. (more…)
The Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry has officially approved standards for national mandatory fortification of industrially milled wheat and maize flour, cooking oil, sugar and salt. Beginning in 2014, these staple foods produced in Rwanda and imported to Rwanda must contain specific amounts of key nutrients. (more…)
Spagnola Ebro Foods ha deciso di acquisire Olivieri Foods, la pasta fresca e salsa di business della sede a Toronto in Canada Bread Company per circa C $ 120.000.000 (115.000.000 $). Il perfezionamento dell’operazione è atteso entro la fine del 2013. (more…)
The Campbell Soup Co. has completed the sale of its European simple meals business to London-based private equity firm Cvc Capital Partners (Cvc) for €400 million ($ 542 million). (more…)
Although several scientific studies suggest that regular consumption of pasta is recommended within a healthy and balanced diet, an article published by The Wall Street Journal on October 12, entitled “Italy loses its taste for pasta”, subsequently taken up by various newspapers, contains some misleading statements to the readers that may instead induce them to consider pasta a fattening food. (more…)
DeCio Pasta has completed an expansion of its Tempe, Arizona, US, manufacturing facility, increasing production capabilities by more than 300% to accommodate “escalating demand” for its flavored pasta products. (more…)
