TECH FLASH Champions 12.3 aims to inspire action to reduce food waste The coalition is increasing political and social momentum to achieve Target 12.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Globally, a third of all food is lost or wasted between the farm and fork.Read More
Wash meat before cooking? NAMI explains why that might not be the best idea Jeremy Gerrard January 22, 2016 For one reason or another, many people believe it’s important to wash their meat and poultry before cooking it. Read More
USDA provides food safety tips for severe weather Jeremy Gerrard January 22, 2016 The Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing food safety recommendations for all residents in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast caught in the storm. Read More
General Mills releases 7 updated cereals Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 General Mills is now 75 percent of the way toward reaching its goal of changing all General Mills Big G cereals by the end of 2017. Read More
Technology to be highlighted in dairy sessions at FPSA Conference Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced speakers scheduled for the dairy breakout sessions at the 2016 FPSA Annual Conference. Read More
Atlanta frozen food manufacturer accepts OSHA penalties for safety violations Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 The plant signed a pre-citation settlement agreement with OSHA to pay penalties of $100,000 and enact extensive health and safety improvements. Read More
USDA to lead trade mission to Chile, Peru Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 USDA will lead a trade mission in March to Chile and Peru in order to expand export opportunities for US agricultural products.Read More
Hershey launches contest to solve summer shipping dilemma Jeremy Gerrard January 20, 2016 Hershey seeks lightweight, affordable cool shipping ideas through online contestRead More
Bird flu infects Indiana flocks Jeremy Gerrard January 19, 2016 Ten bird flocks in Indiana tested positive for avian influenza, though the virus confirmed in these birds is a different strain than the one that decimated the US poultry industry last year, wiping out some 48 million turkeys and chickens. Read More
IPPE sets record for exhibitors Jeremy Gerrard January 19, 2016 In less than one week, a record amount of exhibitors will descend on Atlanta for the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo.Read More