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Industry news

ARYZTA expands production line for Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough

Cookies go to foodservice, convenience and retail outlets

February 4, 2019

ARYZTA North America is adding a third line to its Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough production to meet increased demand.

Food Safety

Pilgrim’s Pride recalls popcorn chicken that might contain rubber

The frozen chicken was shipped to Publix in Florida to use in store delis

Rose Shilling

February 4, 2019

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is recalling about 58,000 pounds of breaded popcorn chicken that might be contaminated with pieces of rubber, the USDA announced.

Publix Super Markets in Florida received the frozen, not-ready-to-eat chicken to use in store delis, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Food Safety

Harvest Food Group recalls misbranded chicken fried rice

Labels did not declare that the products contain milk, an allergen for some people

Rose Shilling

January 28, 2019

Harvest Food Group Inc. is recalling about 47,000 pounds of frozen Yumnum chicken fried rice because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the USDA announced.

Industry news

Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets possibly contaminated with wood particles

Several consumers complained about finding wood in the gluten-free nuggets

Rose Shilling

January 18, 2019

Perdue Foods announced a recall of about 68,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that might contain wood particles.

Frozen ready meals market predicted to grow

Consumers appear to be relying on frozen ready meals to meet the needs for their healthy, busy lifestyles.

Debra Schug

March 29, 2018

New methods of packaging, freezing foods will likely be adopted by food producers as demand for frozen ready meals grow, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Schwan's to acquire MaMa Rosa's Pizza

Debra Schug

June 1, 2017

Schwan’s Company, a US frozen-food business, has agreed to terms on acquiring MaMa Rosa’s Pizza LLC from HGGC.

Field Reports

Preferred Freezer uses LED to create cool temperatures without the extra cost

A refrigerated warehouse uses LED lighting to protect the integrity of its customers’ frozen foods.

October 21, 2016

Better lighting not only optimizes picking and lowers electricity bills, it also enhances safety.

Sirane introduces steam-cook pouches that stand-up

The bags are designed to be used safely in a conventional oven up to 200°C, in a microwave—and even in a freezer for subsequent reheating and eating.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

“This version would be ideal for retailers from a presentation point of view," explains Jeremy Haydn-Davies, Sirane sales director.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

FDA links raw scallops to Hepatitis A outbreak

Jeremy Gerrard

August 22, 2016

FDA test results have identified raw scallops imported from the Philippines as the likely source of more than 200 Hepatitis A infections in Hawaii.

Schwan asks chefs to collaborate on new snack ideas

The Chef Collective is part of Schwan’s effort to develop new snacking concepts and clean label offerings, as well as change misperceptions about frozen foods.

Debra Schug

August 16, 2016

The company invited eight chefs from across the country, including Food Network personality Jet Tila and past Top Chef contestant Stephanie Cmar, to collaborate and ideate new snacking concepts.