Technology to be highlighted in dairy sessions at FPSA Conference Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced speakers scheduled for the dairy breakout sessions at the 2016 FPSA Annual Conference. Read More
USDA to lead trade mission to Chile, Peru Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 USDA will lead a trade mission in March to Chile and Peru in order to expand export opportunities for US agricultural products.Read More
IPPE sets record for exhibitors Jeremy Gerrard January 19, 2016 In less than one week, a record amount of exhibitors will descend on Atlanta for the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo.Read More
A nation of snackers still makes room for sweet treats Jeremy Gerrard January 13, 2016 When possible, consumers want and seek out healthier or ‘better for you’ versions of their favorite treats. Read More
FPSA Bakery Council names annual conference speakers Jeremy Gerrard January 13, 2016 FPSA announced speakers scheduled for the bakery breakout sessions at the FPSA Annual Conference held March 9-11 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Read More
TECH FLASH Chobani, General Mills fire off lawsuits Chobani’s Simply 100 ad campaign sparks legal battle. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 The company highlights ingredients used in Dannon and Yoplait yogurt. Read More
TECH FLASH Campbell will disclose GMOs on products Breaking away from its peers, the soup company says it will support a federal legislation establishing a mandatory labeling standard. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 If a federal solution cannot be established in a reasonable amount of time, Campbell is prepared to disclose the presence of GMOs on the labels of all its US products that contain them.Read More
TECH FLASH New Dietary Guidelines released The recommendations urge Americans to watch the added sugar, keeping it under 10 percent of daily calories. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 Eating lean meat is OK, and Americans do not have to cut back on eggs and sodium.Read More
Call for nominations for 2016 Food Safety Leadership Awards Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 The 2016 Food Safety Leadership Awards recognize individuals that have demonstrated outstanding food safety leadership.Read More
South Africa, US end meat trade dispute January 8, 2016 According to USDA, the agreement was reached following US engagement with South African officials over the last year. Read More