It has been more than a month since the last case of avian influenza was detected in the US, but USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is not ready to declare the outbreak over, according to a recent interview he gave with the Associated Press.

As the summer gives consumers a perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables from a local farm stand, market or even their own garden, FDA has issued a few tips reminding consumers how to stay safe and make sure all produce and fresh-squeezed juice is properly handled.

An investment up to $125 million from prominent Texas businessman Sid Bass lent to Blue Bell Creameries is necessary for the company to remain in business, according to the Associated Press.

General mills announced last week that it will close manufacturing facilities in Chicago and Joplin, MO.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association said three food safety educational sessions organized by the American Frozen Food Institute have been added to the PROCESS EXPO.

Is everything better with bacon? Well, if seaweed wasn’t on the list, researchers at Oregon State University would like to have a word with you. The scientists recently patented a new strain of red marine algae called dulse that, when cooked, tastes like bacon.

With approval already granted from the US Department of Justice, the European Commission granted conditional clearance for Cargill to acquire Archer Daniels Midland's chocolate business in Europe, completing the regulatory approval process.

The dairy industry applauded leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee for expressing their “grave disappointment” over recently approved changes to the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin which now allows for the registration of geographical indications—which the groups say will likely to severely limit the use of many generic food names in export markets.

Pabst Brewing Company, known for its flagship Pabst Blue Ribbon beloved by hipsters, said the company will return to its birthplace of Milwaukee, WI to open a new brewery nearly 20 years after production moved away from its hometown.

Twenty-one US Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to Canadian officials urging them to engage in market access discussions regarding dairy products as a member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).