France bans US pig imports, suspends decision The ban will be put on hold until an EU meeting on Tuesday. May 5, 2014 The ban will be put on hold until an EU meeting on Tuesday.Read More
USDA awards $24 million in food safety research grants The awards will go to 35 projects at 26 academic institutions. Shane O'Halloran April 28, 2014 The awards will go to 35 projects at 26 academic institutions.Read More
Vermont GMO labeling bill passed by legislature, but expected to face legal challenges Rules that compel a company into speech as opposed to silence, such as labeling regulations, can face First Amendment challenges. Shane O'Halloran April 24, 2014 Rules that compel a company into speech as opposed to silence, such as labeling regulations, can face First Amendment challenges.Read More
DuPont Nutrition & Health celebrates winner of 13th annual food quality and safety award Backyard Farms LLC was the 2013 winner of the annual award. Shane O'Halloran April 23, 2014 Backyard Farms LLC was the 2013 winner of the annual award.Read More
Kraft recalls nearly 100,000 pounds of hot dogs due to undeclared milk USDA says some Oscar Meyer Classic Weiners packages may actually contain Classic Cheese Dogs. Shane O'Halloran April 21, 2014 USDA says some Oscar Meyer Classic Weiners packages may actually contain Classic Cheese Dogs.Read More
Up to 32 percent of seafood imported to US caught illegally, study says That represents between $1.3 and $2.1 billion worth of illegal and unreported product. Shane O'Halloran April 21, 2014 That represents between $1.3 and $2.1 billion worth of illegal and unreported product. Read More
Tyco Expands Global Center of Excellence, Streamlines Global Integrated Security Systems The Birmingham, Al facility will allow multinational companies to streamline and standardize their security systems around the world. April 17, 2014 The Birmingham, Al facility will allow multinational companies to streamline and standardize their security systems around the world.Read More
Carton recycling expected to expand to 55 percent of US households this year The Carton Council of North America reported strong gains in carton recycling for 2013. Shane O'Halloran April 17, 2014 The Carton Council of North America reported strong gains in carton recycling for 2013.Read More
Food Industry Alliance publishes toolkit on reducing food waste The Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Toolkit was produced by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance. Shane O'Halloran April 16, 2014 The Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Toolkit was produced by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance.Read More
US consumer food prices up .4 percent in March, says Labor Department Overall, prices rose .2 percent. Shane O'Halloran April 15, 2014 Overall, prices rose .2 percent.Read More