Nestlé drops GMOs, artificial ingredients in some ice cream Jeremy Gerrard April 20, 2016 The changes affect six of the companies iconic brands including Dreyer’s, Häagen-Dazs, Outshine, Skinny Cow, Nestlé Ice Cream and Nestlé Drumstick. Read More
GMA calls on Senate to pass uniform GMO labeling law during science forum April 20, 2016 GMA president Pamela Bailey urged Congress to pass a uniform national labeling law on the disclosure of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food. Read More
Rembrandt Foods to construct cage-free egg farm Jeremy Gerrard April 19, 2016 Rembrandt Foods, one of the nation’s largest egg producers, says it plans to build a new cage-free production facility in Lake Preston, SD. Read More
Nice! brand peaches, mixed fruit recalled Jeremy Gerrard April 19, 2016 Possible glass fragments in jars of peach slices and mixed fruits sold at Walgreens stores have prompted a nationwide recall. Read More
Dairy associations urge Congress to challenge WHO proposal on banning marketing to young children Jeremy Gerrard April 18, 2016 The groups request a more thorough analysis of the WHO proposal, “Ending Inappropriate Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children.”Read More
Poultry industry raises constitutional issue with OSHA’s expanded inspections Jeremy Gerrard April 18, 2016 The US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey federation are voicing concern regarding OSHA’s inspection authority.Read More
Tyson proposes new Arkansas processing plant Jeremy Gerrard April 15, 2016 Multinational meat and poultry processor Tyson Foods, Inc. proposed building a new $136 million processing facility near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Arkansas. Read More
Hickory Farms founder dies at 96 Jeremy Gerrard April 15, 2016 Richard K. Ransom, founder of the Toledo, OH-based specialty foods company Hickory Farms, died Monday at the age of 96.Read More
Hormel to modify ingredients in some meat products Jeremy Gerrard April 14, 2016 The company says it is tweaking the recipes of some canned and packaged meat products through the removal or replacement of some ingredients.Read More
TECH FLASH Food and beverage trends: Water & sustainability Food and beverage manufacturers are embracing sustainability in their processes April 13, 2016 Food Engineering speaks with GE Water & Process Technologies’ Paul Schuler for his thoughts on the latest trends and opportunities.Read More