Texas fines Blue Bell $850K for Listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard August 1, 2016 The Texas Health Department fined Blue Bell Creameries $850,000 as a penalty for last year’s deadly Listeria outbreak.Read More
Forrest Mars Jr., who helped build candy empire, dies at 84 Jeremy Gerrard July 29, 2016 Forrest E. Mars Jr. died on Tuesday. He was 84.Read More
TECH FLASH Champion Petfoods opens DogStar Kitchens Canadian pet food producer Champion Petfoods recently opened its new 371,100-sq.-ft. DogStar Kitchens located on 85 acres of land outside of Bowling Green, KY. Debra Schug July 28, 2016 State-of-the-art pet food production puts an emphasis on safety and fresh ingredients.Read More
TECH FLASH Top 10 food and beverage trends Consumers show a growing interest in authentic and natural products. Debra Schug July 28, 2016 Products that have a clear label are what consumers are seeking out. Read More
TECH FLASH Campbell outlines strategy for growth The company outlines four strategic imperatives to strengthen business. Jeremy Gerrard July 28, 2016 Recently, the company has undergone a fundamental shift in how it thinks about food and the way it operates.Read More
TECH FLASH Rockwell expands machinery safety system integrator program The automation solutions provider says its members offer proven machinery safety expertise for manufacturers. Jeremy Gerrard July 28, 2016 The program added three new members in the first half of 2016, bringing the total to 26.Read More
Former snack food executive pleads guilty to fraud Jeremy Gerrard July 27, 2016 A former Pennsylvania potato chip company executive pleaded guilty to defrauding the company out of approximately $1.4 million.Read More
Snyder’s pretzel production goes peanut-free Jeremy Gerrard July 27, 2016 Transition to peanut-free facility makes Snyder’s pretzels safe for children with peanut allergies and schools with peanut restrictions. Read More
General Mills to close New Jersey, Ohio plants Jeremy Gerrard July 26, 2016 General Mills announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Vineland, New Jersey and reached an agreement to sell its Martel, Ohio plant.Read More
Utz to purchase Golden Flake Jeremy Gerrard July 26, 2016 Potato chip and snack food manufacturer Utz Quality Foods, Inc. will acquire Birmingham, Alabama-based Golden Enterprises, Inc. Read More