Jeremy Gerrard

Advocacy group calls on Coca-Cola and Pepsi to label genetically modified ingredients

Cornell study: GMO labeling would cost NY families

Study finds an average family would spend an additional $500 a year

May 16, 2014

A new study out of Cornell University is suggesting consumers in New York will be out of pocket an average of $500 a year if the state passes legislation requiring the labeling of GMO ingredients on food.

Consumers emphasize healthfulness in IFIC Foundationâ??s survey

Consumers emphasize healthfulness in IFIC Foundation survey

Jeremy Gerrard

May 15, 2014

Results of the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2014 Food and Health Survey released today revealed Americans who consider healthy options when purchasing food, increased in the past two years.

CDC, IDFA take a stand against raw milk

Both the CDC and IDFA urge public officials to support pasteurization

Jeremy Gerrard

May 15, 2014

With a number of consumers flocking to farmers markets and reaching for natural products at the grocery store, the CDC is urging public officials and consumers to consider the dangers of consuming raw milk or unpasteurized dairy products.

OSHA places Berry Plastics in Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Government re-establishes Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

Jeremy Gerrard

May 14, 2014

US Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez announced Tuesday that he is re-establishing the charter of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.

AFFI launches new national campaign

Jeremy Gerrard

May 14, 2014

The American Frozen Food Institute is hoping to change the way consumers think about frozen foods when they head to the shelves by launching the “Frozen. How fresh stays fresh” campaign.

Mondelez International, D.E Master Blenders 1753 to merge coffee businesses

Companies announce intention to launch new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts with revenues projected at more than $7 billion.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Companies announce intention to launch new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts with revenues projected at more than $7 billion.

TECH FLASH

PMMI announces findings of Retail Ready Packaging study

Economic growth and urbanization have lead to an increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Economic growth and urbanization lead to increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world.

TECH FLASH

Snyder’s-Lance to sell private brands to Shearer’s Foods LLC, acquire Baptista's Bakery Inc

Snacking company Snyder’s-Lance announced $430 million deal in order to focus attention on growing branded products

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Snacking company Snyder’s-Lance announced the sale of Private Brands to Shearer’s Foods, LLC last week for $430 million in order to focus attention on growing branded products.