New Hampshire House votes down mandatory GMO labeling bill Jeremy Gerrard February 11, 2016 Representatives voted 239-122 finding the bill “inexpedient to legislate.” Read More
Burger King to serve hot dogs Jeremy Gerrard February 11, 2016 The hamburger royalty restaurant chain is revealing a new product to rival its iconic Whopper: hot dogs. Read More
Asahi to purchase Peroni, Grolsch Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. says it has submitted an offer to Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase SABMiller’s Peroni, Grolsch. Read More
US Foods to go public Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Months after a merger with rival Sysco Corporation, US Foods Holding Corp. has filed a registration statement to go public. Read More
FDA seeks $5.1 billion for fiscal 2017, including funds to implement food safety law Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 The 2017 fiscal year request reflects eight percent increase from last year.Read More
People & Industry News People and Industry News: February 2016 February 10, 2016 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.Read More
New NAMI document addresses nitrite safety Jeremy Gerrard February 9, 2016 Sodium nitrite, commonly used in a variety of cured meats from bacon to deli meats to hot dogs, is quite misunderstood.Read More
Chobani rejects bid from PepsiCo for stake in company Jeremy Gerrard February 9, 2016 Greek yogurt manufacturer Chobani has rejected an offer from global beverage company PepsiCo which sought a stake in the company. Read More
Mars to remove all artificial colors from food Jeremy Gerrard February 9, 2016 Mars Inc. says it will remove all artificial colors from its human food products portfolio throughout the next five years.Read More
WhiteWave to source 100 percent certified sustainable cocoa by the end of 2016 Jeremy Gerrard February 8, 2016 The change will impact all company brands based in North America that use cocoa, including Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, Vega, Horizon Organic, and International Delight.Read More