New advancements in line efficiency, design December 17, 2015 Butterball’s Corporate Project Manager Matt Giroux discusses line efficiency, technological advancements of line design, automation of lines and robotics on packaging lines.Read More
Congress excludes GMO labeling provision from spending bill Jeremy Gerrard December 16, 2015 The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which pushed for the inclusion of the provision, expressed disappointment with legislators.Read More
General Mills reports progress on sodium reduction goals Jeremy Gerrard December 16, 2015 General Mills says it has met or exceeded its pledged goal to reduce sodium in seven out of a total ten food categories. Read More
Trader Joes recalls Ginger Brew Jeremy Gerrard December 16, 2015 Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall of all Triple Ginger Brew drinks because the bottles could potentially burst. Read More
Blue Bell continues its comeback Jeremy Gerrard December 15, 2015 Blue Bell Creameries has restored products to a majority of stores in its home state of Texas. Read More
OSHA, poultry industry committee discuss upcoming Regional Emphasis Program Jeremy Gerrard December 15, 2015 OSHA officials and 45 health and safety experts representing the poultry industry met this month at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Read More
USDA finalizes rule to ensure tracking of ground meat sources Jeremy Gerrard December 14, 2015 All manufacturers of raw ground beef products must now keep adequate records of the source material.Read More
USDA offers food safety tips for the holiday season Jeremy Gerrard December 11, 2015 USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing holiday inspired food safety recommendations. Read More
USDA announces $17.6 million in funding for organic agriculture innovation Jeremy Gerrard December 11, 2015 The grants are being funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). Read More
Sweet Leaf Tea recalled for glass fragments Jeremy Gerrard December 11, 2015 The Sweet Leaf Tea company has issued a voluntary recall for 1.5 million bottles of iced tea.Read More