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
Hershey rolls out first chocolates free of artificial ingredients Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 Milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses and bars will be made with simpler ingredients and free of artificial flavors.Read More
Taco Bell to serve only cage-free eggs by end of 2016 Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 All US corporate and franchise-owned restaurants—more than 6,000 in all—will exclusively serve cage-free eggs by Dec. 31, 2016. Read More
USDA releases guide to help food processors control allergens, other hazards Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 FSIS released new guidelines to assist meat, poultry and processed egg product producers. Read More
FDA finalizes more FSMA rules Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The US Food and Drug Administration finalized three more rules of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Friday. Read More
Gorton’s simplifies its list of ingredients Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 Frozen seafood producer Gorton’s will introduce new, cleaner recipes for all the brand’s products by the end of 2017.Read More
FSIS HACCP validation workshop offered at IPPE Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) will host an Achieving FSIS HACCP Validation Workshop at the 2016 IPPE. Read More
Campbell’s recalls SpaghettiOs over potential choking hazard Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The company says pieces of red plastic from part of the can lining were found in a small number of 14.2 ounce cans.Read More
Undercover video documents operations at Minnesota pork processor Jeremy Gerrard November 12, 2015 An animal rights group turned over its undercover video footage to USDA.Read More