Archives for August 13, 2020

News in brief

Kraft Heinz announces updates to US leadership team

Kraft Heinz has named Cory Onell as president of US sales; Sanjiv Gajiwala as US chief growth officer; and Stephanie Peterson as head of US communications as it gears up to unveil its strategic plan in September.

60-second interview: Kemin talks clean label mold inhibitors, beta-glucans for immune health, at SHIFT20

What’s new in the world of food preservation? FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up with Courtney Schwartz (CS), marketing director for Kemin Food Technologies, Americas, at the SHIFT20 virtual IFT show to fund out.

Study: Plant-based meat alternatives improve cardiovascular risk factors compared with animal meat

Adults who swapped out animal protein for plant-based protein saw lower levels of LDL cholesterol, moderate weight loss, and similar sodium intake and blood pressure levels (compared to animal protein consumption) after eight weeks, revealed a two-phase...

Should the 2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend specific seafood to boost consumption?

Seafood industry stakeholders and public health advocates want more clarity in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans around how much seafood children and pregnant women should eat to reap its potential cognitive developmental benefits, but they...