USDA has kicked off its Organic Survey in an attempt to gather detailed data on the current state of US organic agriculture production. According to USDA, the survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers that are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production.

Pennsylvania-based chocolate giant The Hershey Company announced plans to acquire KRAVE Pure Foods, Inc., a manufacturer of KRAVE jerky, in a transaction that will allow the company to break into the growing meat snacks category.

The Joint Industry Coupon Committee is insisting retailers to prepare for the retirement of the UPC Prefix 5 barcodes from manufacturer coupons which will no longer be used after June 30.

As much of the Northeast prepares to get buried in a blizzard, millions of people will flock to grocery stores to grab any essentials needed before the storm freezes them indoors.

 The guidelines make some significant changes such as reducing added sugar and urging the consumption of more fruits and vegetables. 

 The latest developments in food manufacturing will be revealed at PACK EXPO East in February. 

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced the 2015 rates it will charge meat and poultry establishments, egg products plants, and importers and exporters for providing voluntary, overtime, and holiday inspection and identification, certification, and laboratory services.

In order to capitalize on the rising demand for biscuits in the Middle East and Africa, manufacturer Mondelez International has begun construction on a $90 million biscuit plant in Bahrain.

While the portfolio of products offered by the Kellogg Company may already be on many breakfast tables across the country, the company has launched “Open For Breakfast” to tell its story and have conversations with people about what they care about – sharing facts and figures, and visuals and videos featuring Kellogg employees, partners, nutritionists and consumers.

In light of recent studies by the US government, researchers say they strongly support the safety of BPA, according to the American Chemistry Council