TECH FLASH Multistate foodborne disease outbreaks on the rise The outbreaks recorded from 2010 to 2014 were responsible for 11 percent of all foodborne outbreak illnesses, 34 percent of hospitalizations and 56 percent of deaths. Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The increase sparks a call for better collaboration between the food industry and federal and state governments.Read More
TECH FLASH Self-regulation improves nutrition in children’s cereal Participants in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative reduce sugars, calories and sodium and increase the amount of whole grains. Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The CFBAI has set nutrition standards for foods its participants may advertise to children under age 12.Read More
TECH FLASH AB InBev, SABMiller finalize $107 billion deal The deal creates a behemoth that will control nearly one third of the world’s beer supply. Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 SABMiller agrees to sell off its 58 percent economic interest and 50 percent voting interest in MillerCoors. Read More
TECH FLASH OTA hosts first Organic Day in Japan Japan’s stable economy, solid per capita income and discerning consumers make it a prime target for growing the organic food industry. Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 Sponsored by the Organic Trade Association, the event helped explain how organic food benefits consumers, farmers and the environment. Read More
TECH FLASH Winter pest management tips for food facilities Your plant doesn’t have to become a hotel for unwanted guests. Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 Patricia Hottel provides interior and exterior pest prevention tips. Read More
Undercover video documents operations at Minnesota pork processor Jeremy Gerrard November 12, 2015 An animal rights group turned over its undercover video footage to USDA.Read More
Smithfield Foods joins EPA’s nutrient recycling challenge Jeremy Gerrard November 12, 2015 Beyond its use as fertilizer and biogas, are there more ways to recycle manure? Smithfield Foods thinks so.Read More
Chipotle reopens stores in Northwest, E. coli outbreak source remains unidentified Jeremy Gerrard November 12, 2015 On Wednesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill reopened all 43 restaurants in the Seattle, WA and Portland, OR markets.Read More
IPPE exceeds 1,200 exhibitors Jeremy Gerrard November 11, 2015 The event was also recently recognized as one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Trade Shows. Read More
AB InBev, SABMiller finalize $107 billion deal Jeremy Gerrard November 11, 2015 The deal combines the world’s two largest brewing companies that will control nearly one third of the world’s beer supply.Read More