Coca-Cola invests in Nigerian snack, beverage company Jeremy Gerrard February 1, 2016 The Coca-Cola Company acquired a 40 percent stake in Chi Ltd, a Nigerian company that produces value-added dairy products and snacks. Read More
Danish food packaging manufacturer to build Missouri plant Jeremy Gerrard January 29, 2016 Danish food packaging supplier Brodrene Hartmann will begin production in the US, announcing it will invest $30 million to build a factory in Missouri.Read More
Industry groups applaud COOL repeal January 26, 2016 Congress's end-of-the-year spending bill included a suspension of the country-of-origin labeling law. Read More
Pinnacle Foods recalls more than 500,000 pounds of chili Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Pinnacle Foods, Inc. has issued a recall for approximately 549,539 pounds of chili products due to misbranding. Read More
TECH FLASH Food scare? Recalls don’t have mean the end of the world for a brand, if manufacturers use the media to win back trust. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 More than half of consumers say they are interested in hearing the producer’s side of the story. Read More
TECH FLASH Ranking the largest food companies The Global Access to Nutrition Index rates the companies based on their efforts to tackle obesity and undernutrition. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Unilever, Nestlé and Danone lead the pack. 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
Field Reports High-tech hydration makes a traditional drink even better An African beverage manufacturer uses steam infusion to hydrate maize flour and grains. January 21, 2016 Trade Kings, an African beverage manufacturer based in Zambia, wanted to resume the production of “maheu,” a drink made from maize.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