As an added reason to give thanks this year, American consumers can appreciate a slight cost increase to the price tag of preparing Thanksgiving dinner, which still averages below $50.
Canada, followed by Ireland and France, are the top three countries for overall food safety performance of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, according to a new report produced by the Conference Board of Canada's Centre for Food in Canada in collaboration with the University of Guelph's Food Institute.
A rise in gluten sensitivity and the perceived health benefits of a gluten-free diet have forced an explosion of gluten-free products onto store shelves. Because of this, sales of gluten-free food is projected to reach $8.8 billion in 2014, representing an increase of 63 percent from 2012-2014, according to consumer research group Mintel.
As Rodent Awareness week continues, pest management company McCloud Services is encouraging food facilities to take the right precautions, both inside and outside the building, to protect against rodents this winter.
Essentra plc announced this week it has entered into an agreement to acquire Clondalkin Group’s Specialist Packaging Division for approximately $455 million.
After USDA’s recent approval of J.R. Simplot Company’s genetically engineered potato, McDonald’s, one of the company’s long-time business partners, says it has no intention of using the potatoes.
Lancaster, PA-based City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. has issued a recall for approximately 1,196,669 pounds of frozen pretzel hot dog products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Pinnacle Foods, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Canada-based Garden Protein International Inc. from founder Yves Potvin and TSG Consumer Partners LLC for approximately $154.6 million.
Citrus growers in Florida are optimistic about the first forecast for the 2014-2015 season as USDA reports healthier looking groves with improved external quality compared to a year earlier.
