IDFA president and CEO to retire, search for replacement begins Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 The International Dairy Foods Association announced its President and CEO Connie Tipton will retire at the end of 2016. Read More
Pinnacle Foods recalls more than 500,000 pounds of chili Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Pinnacle Foods, Inc. has issued a recall for approximately 549,539 pounds of chili products due to misbranding. Read More
Wash meat before cooking? NAMI explains why that might not be the best idea Jeremy Gerrard January 22, 2016 For one reason or another, many people believe it’s important to wash their meat and poultry before cooking it. Read More
USDA provides food safety tips for severe weather Jeremy Gerrard January 22, 2016 The Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing food safety recommendations for all residents in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast caught in the storm. Read More
Plant Openings Plant Openings: January 2016 January 22, 2016 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.Read More
General Mills releases 7 updated cereals Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 General Mills is now 75 percent of the way toward reaching its goal of changing all General Mills Big G cereals by the end of 2017. Read More
Technology to be highlighted in dairy sessions at FPSA Conference Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced speakers scheduled for the dairy breakout sessions at the 2016 FPSA Annual Conference. Read More
IDFA and NMPF commend senate action on child nutrition legislation January 21, 2016 The Senate Agriculture Committee approved legislation Wednesday to enhance the quality of nutrition in federal feeding programs, including provisions that would help reverse the decline of milk consumption in schools. Read More
Atlanta frozen food manufacturer accepts OSHA penalties for safety violations Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 The plant signed a pre-citation settlement agreement with OSHA to pay penalties of $100,000 and enact extensive health and safety improvements. Read More
USDA to lead trade mission to Chile, Peru Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 USDA will lead a trade mission in March to Chile and Peru in order to expand export opportunities for US agricultural products.Read More