Dole resumes production at Ohio plant after listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has restarted limited production at its Springfield, OH processing plant. Read More
ADM, NFS launch food innovation competition Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The winner will receive $50,000 in seed funding and $50,000 of in-kind services to bring their product to market.Read More
Frozen vegetables recalled for possible Listeria contamination Jeremy Gerrard April 25, 2016 A Washington frozen food processor has issued a recall for 15 frozen vegetable products. Read More
Arkansas court approves incentives for Tyson processing plant Jeremy Gerrard April 25, 2016 An Arkansas judge authorized tax incentives that will help meat processor Tyson Foods build its new facility in Green Forest, AR. Read More
USDA funds research to fight citrus greening April 22, 2016 USDA announced the availability of $22 million in grants to help citrus producers combat Huanglongbing (HLB). Read More
Chick-fil-A recalls cookies April 22, 2016 Fast food chain Chick-fil-A says it has temporarily pulled all chocolate chunk cookies from its restaurants. Read More
Earth day tips for reducing food waste and preventing illness April 22, 2016 As the world celebrates Earth Day Friday, USDA is offering tips that both save the environment and money.Read More
FSIS seeks comment on meat and poultry rule April 22, 2016 USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule it says would consolidate and streamline existing regulations for meat and poultry products. Read More
‘Persuader rule’ under fire April 22, 2016 The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and other industry groups are challenging the Department of Labor’s new “persuader rule.” Read More