Justice department to investigate Blue Bell over Listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Investigators will seek to determine exactly what company executives knew about the hazards at their plants and when they knew them. Read More
FDA extends comment period on use of term ‘natural’ in food labeling Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 FDA has extended the comment period on the use of the term “natural” on food labeling through May 10.Read More
General Mills acquires EPIC Provisions Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Premium meat snacks business expands company’s natural and organic portfolio. Read More
FDA revokes approval of three chemicals previously cleared for use in food packaging Jeremy Gerrard January 5, 2016 According to FDA, the decision reflects new data linking these substances to structurally similar toxic compounds.Read More
Minnesota company recalls beef patties for possible foreign matter contamination Jeremy Gerrard January 5, 2016 The Huisken Meat Company of Sauk Rapids, MN, has issued a recall for approximately 89,568 pounds of hamburger patties.Read More
NAMI announces additional educational programs for IPPE January 4, 2016 The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) announced it will sponsor five additional education programs at IPPE Read More
Consumers’ added sugar concerns reshape sweetener market Jeremy Gerrard January 4, 2016 A growing number of consumers are voicing concern over the amount of sugar and sweeteners in their food.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
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