People & Industry News People and Industry News: April 2016 April 6, 2016 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.Read More
FDA releases final rule to ensure food safety during transport April 5, 2016 FDA has finalized a new food safety rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that will help to prevent food contamination during transportation.Read More
US Organic producers grow at record pace Jeremy Gerrard April 5, 2016 $1 billion in USDA investments boost growing markets for organic products and local foods. Read More
Snyder's-Lance to source only cage-free eggs Jeremy Gerrard April 5, 2016 The company says it will consistently increase its percentage of cage-free eggs each year with the goal of reaching 100 percent by the end of 2025.Read More
OSHA seeks nominations for membership to the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee April 4, 2016 OSHA is accepting nominations for six members to serve on the 12-member committee for a two-year term. Read More
Pepsi adds to craft soda category Jeremy Gerrard April 4, 2016 Despite Americans’ fizzling taste for soda, craft and hard soda purchases are on the rise.Read More
Appetite for Canadian food products supports manufacturing growth March 31, 2016 Although Canadian consumer spending is weak, the outlook for Canadian food manufacturing remains bright. Read More
USDA funds nanotechnology research to improve food safety Jeremy Gerrard March 31, 2016 Eleven universities receive grants to research food safety, plant and animal health and other uses for nanotechnology solutions.Read More
McDonald’s to add 1,500 more restaurants in Asia Jeremy Gerrard March 31, 2016 To unlock potential growth in the continent, the company seeks partners to add to the Chinese, Korean and Hong Kong markets. Read More
Snyder’s-Lance embraces snacking trend with new products Jeremy Gerrard March 31, 2016 The company says the lineup satisfies consumers’ craving for better-for-you, bold-flavored and indulgent snacks. Read More