Mars collaborates with Indian philanthropic organizations to boost food safety Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 Mars Inc. and Tata Trusts have partnered to work towards advancing agriculture development, address malnutrition and improve food safety. Read More
New Dietary Guidelines released: Eggs and lean meat OK, but watch the added sugar Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 Updated once every five years, the Obama administration released the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Read More
Protein Processing Solving meaty challenges Protein processors can have trouble meeting production demands, if they’re working with out-of-date manufacturing spaces and equipment. Wayne Labs January 6, 2016 While many protein processors need to speed up their operations, there are many stumbling blocks thwarting their efforts.Read More
Regulatory Watch WHO cancer report should not be misinterpreted December 30, 2015 The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is urging government policymakers not misinterpret information in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) report on processed meat and cancer, which was issued last month.Read More
Regulatory Watch Congress questioned on sugar subsidies December 28, 2015 US sugar producers have asked Congress to help eliminate global sugar subsidies.Read More
General Mills acquires Brazilian yogurt maker Jeremy Gerrard December 23, 2015 General Mills announced it has acquired Brazilian yogurt manufacturer Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias Ltda. Read More
MSU aids world in combating food fraud Jeremy Gerrard December 17, 2015 Michigan State University (MSU)is helping the US and countries around the world establish strategies to fight food fraud. Read More
Blue Bell continues its comeback Jeremy Gerrard December 15, 2015 Blue Bell Creameries has restored products to a majority of stores in its home state of Texas. Read More
OSHA, poultry industry committee discuss upcoming Regional Emphasis Program Jeremy Gerrard December 15, 2015 OSHA officials and 45 health and safety experts representing the poultry industry met this month at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Read More
TECH FLASH Food companies go all in for ‘SmartLabel,’ but do consumers want it? The Grocery Manufacturers Association announced SmartLabel this month which puts more information in consumers’ hands. Jeremy Gerrard December 15, 2015 Consumers can get more information by scanning a QR code on a package, using a web search or going to a participating company’s website. Read More