Kraft Foods names new CFO Timothy McLevish will retire in the first quarter of 2014. September 5, 2013 Timothy McLevish will retire in the first quarter of 2014.Read More
Chobani addresses quality control issues, pulls some yogurt from shelves The company identified the culprit as a mold commonly found in dairy. Shane O'Halloran September 4, 2013 The company identified the culprit as a mold commonly found in dairy.Read More
Nearly 20 percent of Chinese grain wasted from farm to fork The problem is acute in China, with 21 percent of the world's population but only 9 percent of its arable land. Shane O'Halloran September 4, 2013 The problem is acute in China, with 21 percent of the world's population but only 9 percent of its arable land. Read More
Japanese foreign ministry assures acceptable radioactivity levels in food The foreign ministry says the standards are the most stringent in the world. Shane O'Halloran September 4, 2013 The foreign ministry says the standards are the most stringent in the world.Read More
Dietz & Watson warehouse fire continues to smolder Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days. Shane O'Halloran September 3, 2013 Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days.Read More
Wal-Mart, Campbell, Kraft and others will reduce prices to boost sales Major brands are expected to take advantage of reduced food costs. Shane O'Halloran August 30, 2013 Major brands are expected to take advantage of reduced food costs.Read More
USDA predicts lower agricultural exports in FY 2014 The agency's Economic Research Service forecasts a $5 billion drop. August 30, 2013 The agency's Economic Research Service forecasts a $5 billion drop. Read More
Mexican soft drink to buy more domestic sugar, easing US supply surplus Sugar prices in the US are at a three-year low due in part to sugar from Mexico flooding the market. Shane O'Halloran August 29, 2013 Sugar prices in the US are at a three-year low due in part to sugar from Mexico flooding the market.Read More
Taylor Farms resumes production after cyclospora outbreak An FDA environmental health assessment of the company's processing faclities and farms found adequate food safety protocols. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 An FDA environmental health assessment of the company's processing faclities and farms found adequate food safety protocols.Read More
Some schools reportedly quitting new healthier lunch program Federal officials confirm there are isolated reports of schools opting out. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 Federal officials confirm there are isolated reports of schools opting out.Read More