A second outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts is under investigation by state and federal health officials after infecting nine people in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Chicago-based Blommer Chocolate Company has acquired a manufacturing plant in China’s Jinshan district near Shanghai.

A growing segment of consumers are relying less on animal proteins such as beef, poultry, pork or seafood when it comes to meeting their nutrition needs.

This week, President Obama signed the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act.

The strategic acquisition allows Monster to take ownership of its most important flavors.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced it will conduct a series of educational meetings regarding the new final rule.

California water regulators fined Morning Star Packing Company $1.5 million this week for the unauthorized expansion of two wastewater ponds.

Foodservice distributor Sysco Corporation announced this week it has reached an agreement to acquire Brakes Group.

The CDC, along with FDA and state and local officials, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen illnesses linked to alfalfa sprouts produced by a Kansas company.

A coalition of nearly 70 food groups are urging members of Congress to develop a 2017 appropriations bill that funds FDA food safety programs without any increase in taxes or fees to manufacturers.