TECH FLASH Food and beverage industry setting the pace for LGBT equality Twenty-four food, beverage and grocery companies earned perfect scores on HRC’s annual report. Jeremy Gerrard November 25, 2015 Food and beverage industry giants including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Safeway continue to lead the way. Read More
Pinnacle Foods to acquire Boulder Brands Jeremy Gerrard November 24, 2015 The acquisition will expand Pinnacle’s health and wellness portfolio. Read More
USDA issues second RFP for bird flu vaccine Jeremy Gerrard November 23, 2015 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) continues to prepare for the potential return of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Read More
Tyson to close plants in Wisconsin, Chicago Jeremy Gerrard November 20, 2015 The company announced Thursday it will close plants in Jefferson, WI and Chicago in a decision that will affect 880 employees. Read More
ConAgra to split itself in two Jeremy Gerrard November 18, 2015 The company will separate into Conagra Brands, Inc. and Lamb Weston.Read More
USDA leads Sub-Saharan Africa trade mission to expand food export opportunities Jeremy Gerrard November 17, 2015 Leaders from five state departments of agriculture and 26 US agribusinesses are traveling to sub-Saharan Africa this week. Read More
Tyson recalls chicken products Jeremy Gerrard November 17, 2015 Approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wings that may be adulterated because of having an “off odor” scent were recalled.Read More
OSHA seeks comments on safety and health program updates November 17, 2015 OSHA is seeking public comment on an updated version of its voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. Read More
Manufacturing News National certification program for food industry November 17, 2015 In the US, 3.5 million middle-skill jobs go begging—jobs that don’t require a four-year college degree, but often do require hands-on OJT and/or a two-year associate’s degree, said Scott Scriven at the recent PROCESS EXPO in Chicago.Read More
Minnesota pork processor announces more changes over undercover video Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 Quality Pork Processors says it will adopt additional mandated measures outlined by Hormel Foods.Read More