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Statement from the Organizing Committee on Reported Human Embryo Genome Editing

On the eve of the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, we were informed of the birth of twins in China whose embryonic genomes had been edited.




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Statement by the Organizing Committee of the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing

In December 2015, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and U.S. National Academy of Medicine, the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences hosted an international summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss scientific, ethical, and governance issues associated with human genome editing.




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More Than 100 Organizations Join the National Academy of Medicine in Countering the Opioid Epidemic

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced today that more than 100 organizations across the U.S. — including community organizations, hospital and medical systems, academia, nonprofits, and health professional societies — have joined NAM in declaring their commitment to reversing national trends in opioid misuse and overdose.




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Organohalogen Flame Retardants Used in Consumer Products Cannot Be Assessed for Hazards as a Single Class, But Can Be Assessed in Subclasses, Says New Report

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers guidance to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on how to conduct a hazard assessment of nonpolymeric, additive organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs), which are used in some consumer products.




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New Report Evaluates EPAs Ongoing Assessment of Inorganic Arsenic

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine finds that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) approach to its ongoing Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessment plan is appropriate for synthesizing the scientific evidence and quantifying estimates of inorganic arsenic toxicity.




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U.S. Funding for World Health Organization Should Not Be Interrupted During COVID-19 Pandemic, Say Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM

It is critical for the U.S. to continue its funding for the World Health Organization in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic given the WHO’s lead role in coordinating an international response, especially in developing countries.




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National Academy of Medicine Joins Several Organizations in Calling for Action to Implement Crisis Standards of Care During COVID-19 Surge

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today joined eight other national organizations to call for governors, health departments, hospitals, and other health care sector partners to take immediate action to save lives and fairly allocate limited resources by implementing crisis standards of care (CSC) during the current COVID-19 surge.




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New Partner Network Created to Engage a Range of Organizations in Sharing Efforts to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Higher Education

The National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has launched a new Partner Network to include a range of higher education-focused organizations in sharing their work to prevent and address sexual harassment in higher education. Thirteen organizations have joined the Partner Network as an inaugural group.




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New Report Recommends Changes to U.S. Organ Transplant System to Improve Fairness and Equity, Reduce Nonuse of Donated Organs, and Improve the System’s Overall Performance

Almost 110,000 Americans are waiting for organ transplants, but there are significant inequities in who gets access to the waiting list and an eventual transplant. A new report recommends several policy changes to create a more fair, equitable, and patient-focused system for organ allocation.




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Scientific Organizations Form International Group to Advance Ukrainian Science and Support Researchers - Breakthrough Prize Foundation Provides $3 Million

With a $3 million donation from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, a high-level, international coordinating group of scientific organizations has been established to take concrete steps to support Ukraine’s scientists and research community with the aim of rebuilding a successful global science and innovation system in Ukraine.




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Higher Ed Institutions, STEMM Organizations Should Act to Change Cultures to Support Inclusive Excellence and Dismantle Barriers Created by Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias

Higher education institutions and science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine organizations should go beyond a focus on simply increasing the numeric participation of minoritized racial and ethnic groups. To increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields, organizations of all sizes must act to change their cultures and environments.




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Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat




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NetApp appoints Ganesan Arumugam as APAC Senior Director

Ganesan will oversee the expansion of the company's Partner Sphere program, which is designed to promote the adoption of unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions.




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Sir Ganga Ram hospital’s CIO catapults their cloud ROI to new heights

In this long format story of Sir Ganga Ram hospital’s IT modernization, ETCIO brings you an in-depth track of how CIO Arun Goyal unleashed the cloud potential for the hospital’s business and technological growth.




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Help my organization deliver with agile IT infrastructure

BT Compute brings you a choice of data centre and expert services that enable you to deliver applications and services where and when you need them -- Global services delivered locally. Our hybrid cloud services blend intelligent network and compute resources giving you the IT infrastructure you need to adapt, quickly and cost effectively.




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How my organization fell prey to transnational cyber fraud

Last year my organization fell victim to a trans- national export invoice fraud. Since 99 percent of our sales come from exports, the cyber fraud dealt a big blow to our organization. We have a customer in South East Asia and my organization had business dealings with this customer for over five years.




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Our data strategy is the fallout of our business strategy: V Ganapathy, Holcim

V Ganapathy, VP, & Head- Global Advanced Analytics CoE, Holcim lays bare the building blocks of his data strategy, the AI-capabilities he is building across the group, and data-led vision for operational efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.




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2018's buzzwords: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you, and value

As we enter 2018, five instrumental movements within snack and bakery rise to the top of my mind: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you and value.




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Valrhona vegan-certified Grand Cru single origin 'milk' chocolate, from the heart of Madagascar

Valrhona marks a milestone in chocolate-making with AMATIKA 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets.




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GNT adds powders to EXBERRY Organics range

The powders are available in yellow, red, pink, purple, and blue shades and have been specifically developed to deliver optimal performance in powder applications such as bakery mixes.




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IHOP gets fresh with the return of Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N' Fruity Extravaganza

Starting at $7, the brand is serving joy this New Year with a classic breakfast combo in fresh new varieties.




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World Macadamia Organisation launches in Singapore

The newly formed World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) has officially launched and incorporated in Singapore, with a mandate to drive demand by creating a greater understanding and appreciation of this understated wholefood. 




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Once Again acquires organic almond processor

The purchase allows Once Again to increase efficiencies and reduce environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers seeking high-quality ingredients for baked goods, bars, and more.




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Egan Food Technologies to introduce automatic line at Pack Expo

The line bridges automation gaps with tray filling for loose granola, nuts, and other dry ingredients.




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Ganeden probiotic-derived immune health ingredient

Ganeden, already known as a leader in probiotic technology, has used its patented probiotic strain to develop an immune health ingredient: Staimune.




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Bridor introduces five new vegan, globally-inspired breads for foodservice

Bridor, a global company dedicated to sharing the bakery cultures of the world, has expanded its Specialty Food portfolio with the launch of a new bread line.




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Little Northern Bakehouse Organic Gluten-Free Loaves

Little Northern Bakehouse is making organic options more accessible for all with the debut of three certified organic gluten-free bread varieties.




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AAK adds organic offerings to expand fats and oils portfolio

AAK has announced it has received CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification at AAK facilities in Richmond, California and Port Newark, New Jersey.




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Sunday Night Foods debuts premium chocolate ganache for foodservice

Dark chocolate ganache is now available in 8-pound, flexible pouches for chefs nationwide.




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Zack's Mighty debuts Organic Jalapeño Lime Tortilla Chips at Southwest Costco stores

Zack's Mighty—the first-ever tortilla chips made with Certified Regenerative corn that don't break in dips––is now available in Costco stores in the Southwest.




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Roquette debuts line of organic pea ingredients

Ingredients are produced at its plant in Portage la Prairie (MB, Canada) and supported by peas sourced in a network of organic pea growers from Canada.




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Bellarise organic wheat-based dough conditioner

Bakery ingredient manufacturer Pak Group, through its North American brand, Bellarise, announces its new, certified organic, clean label and Non-GMO dough conditioner: Bellarise BellaSPONGE Organic.




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Bellarise organic softener and ESL system

Bakery ingredient manufacturer Pak Group, through its North American brand, Bellarise, has introduced Bellarise BellaSOFT Organic 1500 Plus.




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Alland & Robert introduces organic karaya gum to the food industry

As a natural gum coming from wild trees, Karaya gum is a natural and vegetal ingredient that can be used for many food and pharmaceutical applications.




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AKFP Organic Native Tapioca Starch

American Key Food Products (AKFP) has launched its Organic Native Tapioca Starch, adding a versatile, clean-label ingredient to its portfolio of specialized cassava-based and organic offerings.




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ALDI new protein bread, keto tortillas, organic bread, and brioche buns




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Wisoman Foods launches Oladito Organic Tortillas

Oladito Organic Tortillas are available in three varieties: Organic Traditional Flour, Organic Whole Wheat, and Organic Jalapeño.




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Wholly Wholesome releases Organic Pie and Pastry Dough

Wholly Wholesome's new pie shells and rolled pie dough contains clean-label ingredients that consumers would find in their own kitchens.




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Dave's Killer Bread launches Organic Rock 'N' Rolls

The new offering caters to the growing consumer interest in diverse bread options and is the first nationally available roll from Dave’s Killer Bread.




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Case Study: Organic snack manufacturer doubles packaging speeds with integrated turnkey solutions from tna

Riverside Natural Foods was able to double its packaging speeds by installing new packaging systems from tna.




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Sprinkles, Miyoko’s Creamery partner on vegan cupcake

The limited-time bakery treat is made with Miyoko’s Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oat Milk Butter.




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Little Spoon enters baby snack category, launches Organic Baby Puffs

Offering a nutritious solution for infant snacks, Little Spoon Puffs encourage self-feeding and fine motor skill development for babies over six months.




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2018 Snack Producer of the Year: Carefree organic snacking with Late July Snacks

Over the past 15 years, Late July Snacks, the 2018 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery "Snack Producer of the Year", has steadily grown its business to its position today as a leader in organic, non-GMO snacks, most notably its strong level of innovation in the tortilla chip category.




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Egan Food Technologies four roll co-extruder

Egan Food Technologies, a confectionery and baking process equipment manufacturer and service provider, will unveil at Pack Expo a new four-roll co-extruder featuring a design that significantly reduces product changeover and cleaning times.




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The organic and artisan ingenuity of The Essential Baking Co.

The Essential Baking Co. also now reaches a national audience with its Take & Bake line of artisan sourdough batards and baguettes, which get a notable 190-day ambient shelf life thanks to modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP).




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Puratos USA releases new sourdough, Sapore Leo Organic

Bakery ingredient supplier Puratos USA has announced a new addition to their sourdough product range with the launch of Sapore Leo Organic.




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BENEO introduces two new organic ingredients

BENEO has announced the expansion of its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions.




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Good Health Organic Cheese Snacks

Good Health, a member of the Utz Quality Foods family of brands, is launching Good Health Organic with the introduction of Baked Cheese Puffs and Baked Cheese Fries!




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Crumbl expands its reach to Brighton, Michigan

Dentist Bobby Grossi and his wife, Sabrina, have opened their second Crumbl franchise in Michigan.




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D'vash Organics launches three snack items

D’vash Organics is sweetening the snack aisle with three new products lines available now in select CVS and Whole Foods stores and through Amazon.