TECH FLASH A writer’s guide to documenting procedures A systematic approach is all you need to keep your writing process on track. Scott J. Glaser April 26, 2016 It’s in your best interest to make your organization’s written procedures as robust as possible. Read More
TECH FLASH Processed meat linked to stomach cancer? A World Cancer Research Fund International report details the risks. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Eating 50g of processed meat per day increases the risk of stomach cancer by 18 percent.Read More
TECH FLASH New tool to win the food fraud battle EMAlert seeks to save manufacturers from economically motivated adulteration. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The Grocery Manufacturers Association and Battelle are partnering to provide a new secure, intuitive web-based software tool.Read More
Dairy groups applaud Senators for supporting agricultural issues in EU trade agreement April 26, 2016 The International Dairy Foods Association, the US Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation praised a bipartisan group of 26 senators.Read More
Dole resumes production at Ohio plant after listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has restarted limited production at its Springfield, OH processing plant. Read More
ADM, NFS launch food innovation competition Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The winner will receive $50,000 in seed funding and $50,000 of in-kind services to bring their product to market.Read More
Arkansas court approves incentives for Tyson processing plant Jeremy Gerrard April 25, 2016 An Arkansas judge authorized tax incentives that will help meat processor Tyson Foods build its new facility in Green Forest, AR. Read More
USDA funds research to fight citrus greening April 22, 2016 USDA announced the availability of $22 million in grants to help citrus producers combat Huanglongbing (HLB). Read More
‘Persuader rule’ under fire April 22, 2016 The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and other industry groups are challenging the Department of Labor’s new “persuader rule.” Read More
New app delivers ‘seconds’ marketplace for organic produce Jeremy Gerrard April 21, 2016 Driven by a mission to reduce food waste, San Francisco startup Souper Seconds is launching a new app on Earth Day. Read More