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.

The Environmental Protection Agency reached settlements with three Washington state food companies for violations of federal chemical storage laws.

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.

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has launched the “AFFI Trade and Regulatory Database,” an online tool the organization says is designed to help AFFI members navigate global regulatory policies that affect the trade of frozen fruit and vegetable products.

Hailed as the answer to state-specific organic labeling laws by some in the food industry, the House Agriculture Committee approved the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 Tuesday.

Barber Foods, a Portland, ME manufacturer of stuffed chicken products, has recalled approximately 1.7 million pounds of frozen, raw stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Ecolab received a 2015 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo Innovation Award for the development of DrySan Duo, an innovative EPA-registered technology providing the first no-rinse cleaner and sanitizer for dry- or low-moisture processing environments.