California's food stamp participation rate lowest in US Only about half of those who qualify get the aid. Shane O'Halloran August 19, 2013 Only about half of those who qualify get the aid.Read More
FDA to hold public meeting on FSMA imported food rules The September meetings will be the first in a series of three on FSMA's import food safety rules. Shane O'Halloran August 19, 2013 The September meetings will be the first in a series of three on FSMA's import food safety rules.Read More
Chilean chicken recall expands FSIS says over 300,000 pounds of chicken may be affected. Shane O'Halloran August 16, 2013 FSIS says over 300,000 pounds of chicken may be affected. Read More
Campbell Soup sued over heart-healthy designation The lawsuit seeks class action status and alleges Campbell paid the American Heart Association to use the label. Shane O'Halloran August 16, 2013 The lawsuit seeks class action status and alleges Campbell paid the American Heart Association to use the label. Read More
Consumer groups urge Senate agriculture committee to accept House language on dairy title Three groups urged the Senators to hold up House language removing market stabilization from the Farm Bill. Shane O'Halloran August 15, 2013 Three groups urged the Senators to hold up House language removing market stabilization from the Farm Bill.Read More
Fonterra official resigns over botulism contamination scare Gary Romano, a veteran of the dairy industry, was the face of Fonterra during the crisis. August 15, 2013 Gary Romano, a veteran of the dairy industry, was the face of Fonterra during the crisis.Read More
Coke to defend artificial sweeteners in new ads The company is looking to stem falling diet soda sales. Shane O'Halloran August 14, 2013 The company is looking to stem falling diet soda sales.Read More
Heinz to lay off 600 workers in North America Nearly a third of the company's jobs in Pittsburgh will be eliminated. Shane O'Halloran August 13, 2013 Nearly a third of the company's jobs in Pittsburgh will be eliminated.Read More
New poll: Wealthy Americans eat the most fast food Just over half of those earning $75,000 per year or more eat fast food weekly. Shane O'Halloran August 13, 2013 Just over half of those earning $75,000 per year or more eat fast food weekly.Read More
Dean Foods to close milk factories as earnings decline The Dallas-based company reported a quarterly loss and warned of more tough times ahead. Shane O'Halloran August 13, 2013 The Dallas-based company reported a quarterly loss and warned of more tough times ahead. Read More