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).
Mars Chocolate North America says it will invest an additional $100 million into its Topeka, KS site, breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art 90,000-square-foot facility that will create 70 new full-time jobs.
Chicago-based Aspen Foods, a division of Koch Poultry Company, issued a recall of approximately 1,978,680 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken product that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
Lay’s unconventionally flavored potato chip contest is back, and this year’s finalists a sure to create a buzz from consumers—capturing the taste of comfort cooking and highlighting regional flavors that are sure to win fans across the country.
Prominent Texas businessman Sid Bass made a significant investment into Blue Bell Creameries to help ensure the ice cream manufacturer bring its products back to the market after a listeria contamination forced a nationwide recall and stoppage of all manufacturing.
Danfoss showcased advanced, low-GWP direct expansion (DX) ammonia refrigeration systems as a safe and reliable technology during a presentation at ATMOsphere America 2015, held June 25-26 in Atlanta.
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