Food Packaging Uptick in consumer suits over labeling Kevin T. Higgins January 7, 2013 ‘All-natural’ and good-for-you claims on food packages are fueling a growing number of class action suits. Read More
Field Reports Organic mushroom producer automates track and trace January 7, 2013 Producer meets PTI and FSMA objectives while elevating quality with a paperless electronic system.Read More
Fabulous Food Plant: Cultures Converge at Commonwealth Dairy Kevin T. Higgins December 5, 2012 A partnership between US entrepreneurs and German investors is helping retailers meet demand for Greek yogurt with store-brand options.Read More
Pork Consumer Reports, pork producers at odds over safety of 'other white meat' Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are at issue Shane O'Halloran November 28, 2012 Consumer Reports and pork producers have different ideas about the safety of the US pork supplyRead More
TECH FLASH Fresh juice processor automates pasteurization with continuous process Holland’s Hoogesteger first in Europe to use pulsed electric field technology to treat fresh juice Jaan Koel November 28, 2012 The processor extended shelf life from one week to 21 days.Read More
TECH FLASH Americans say food production headed in right direction However, widespread misperceptions remain Shane O'Halloran November 28, 2012 New survey shows the need for dialog despite confidence in how food is grown and raised.Read More
TECH FLASH Canadian government updates 50-year-old food safety laws The new regulations single out food additives November 27, 2012 Health Canada will be able to act faster to authorize safe food additives.Read More
House Foods America House Foods America Acquires El Burrito Mexican Foods Products The healthy Mexican foods brand has been purchased for an undisclosed amount. Shane O'Halloran November 16, 2012 The healthy Mexican foods brand has been purchased for an undisclosed amount.Read More
Hostess Brands, maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, to close. Hostess Brands to Shutter Company in Wake of Strike, Bankruptcy The company filed a motion to close its business and sell its assets. Shane O'Halloran November 16, 2012 Hostess Brands will close in the wake of multiple bankruptcies and a worker strike.Read More
TECH FLASH Prop 37 goes down swinging in California election Consumers have a right to know what’s in their food, but this proposal was flawed. November 13, 2012 Had it passed, food and beverage processors would have been required to list GMO ingredients on the label. There are other solutions.Read More