Omnibus bill contains repeal of COOL law Jeremy Gerrard December 17, 2015 Congress attached a repeal of the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) program to the year-end omnibus federal spending bill. Read More
MSU aids world in combating food fraud Jeremy Gerrard December 17, 2015 Michigan State University (MSU)is helping the US and countries around the world establish strategies to fight food fraud. Read More
Gatorade goes organic Jeremy Gerrard December 17, 2015 PepsiCo announced it will debut an organic version of Gatorade in an effort to capitalize on a growing trends. Read More
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