Constellation to purchase Ballast Point for $1 billion Jeremy Gerrard November 18, 2015 The hefty price tag is a testament to Constellation’s faith in Ballast Point’s potential growth. Read More
Organic fruit and vegetable market worth $63 billion by 2020 November 17, 2015 The major factors that prompt consumers are the quality, nutritive value and environmental sustainability of organic products.Read More
USDA leads Sub-Saharan Africa trade mission to expand food export opportunities Jeremy Gerrard November 17, 2015 Leaders from five state departments of agriculture and 26 US agribusinesses are traveling to sub-Saharan Africa this week. Read More
Tyson recalls chicken products Jeremy Gerrard November 17, 2015 Approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wings that may be adulterated because of having an “off odor” scent were recalled.Read More
OSHA seeks comments on safety and health program updates November 17, 2015 OSHA is seeking public comment on an updated version of its voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. Read More
Manufacturing News National certification program for food industry November 17, 2015 In the US, 3.5 million middle-skill jobs go begging—jobs that don’t require a four-year college degree, but often do require hands-on OJT and/or a two-year associate’s degree, said Scott Scriven at the recent PROCESS EXPO in Chicago.Read More
Minnesota pork processor announces more changes over undercover video Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 Quality Pork Processors says it will adopt additional mandated measures outlined by Hormel Foods.Read More
Hershey rolls out first chocolates free of artificial ingredients Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 Milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses and bars will be made with simpler ingredients and free of artificial flavors.Read More
Taco Bell to serve only cage-free eggs by end of 2016 Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 All US corporate and franchise-owned restaurants—more than 6,000 in all—will exclusively serve cage-free eggs by Dec. 31, 2016. Read More
USDA releases guide to help food processors control allergens, other hazards Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 FSIS released new guidelines to assist meat, poultry and processed egg product producers. Read More