TECH FLASH Eyeing food trends, Chobani expands product portfolio The Greek yogurt giant is using its influence and brand status to introduce new dips and drinks Jeremy Gerrard March 15, 2016 The products are built on the Mediterranean tradition of shared spreads. Read More
TECH FLASH Allen Harim consolidates chicken processing operations The closure will impact approximately 300 employees. Jeremy Gerrard March 15, 2016 The Delaware-based chicken processor is closing a Maryland plant in July and consolidating operations to one central location. Read More
TECH FLASH Pistachios linked to Salmonella outbreak Wonderful Pistachios initiated a voluntary recall last week in both the US and Canada Jeremy Gerrard March 15, 2016 CDC reports 11 people across nine states have been infected with the bacteria. Read More
US secures full access for beef exports to Peru March 15, 2016 The agreement is expected to further increase beef exports to Peru, which topped $25 million in 2015 Read More
Jack Link’s acquires Grass Run Farms’ meat snacks Jeremy Gerrard March 14, 2016 Minnesota-based Jack Link’s Protein Snacks has acquired the meat snacks division of Grass Run Farms. Read More
AFFI welcomes new, returning advantage partners Jeremy Gerrard March 11, 2016 AFFI welcomed the return of Lineage Logistics and the addition of Controlled Environments Construction Inc. as AFFI Advantage Partners. Read More
USDA leads trade mission to Peru, Chile Jeremy Gerrard March 11, 2016 Leaders from 34 US agribusinesses and organizations will join USDA representatives on a trade mission to Peru and Chile, March 14-18. Read More
Food safety alert: Chicken nuggets recalled for possible metal contamination Jeremy Gerrard March 8, 2016 USDA has issued a health alert to notify the public of a recall involving approximately 103, 752 pounds of chicken nugget products. Read More
USDA issues report on Indiana bird flu Jeremy Gerrard March 7, 2016 APHIS released a preliminary epidemiology report for the highly pathogenic avian influenza and low pathogenic avian influenza cases in Indiana. Read More
NAMI releases 2015 Meat & Poultry Facts Jeremy Gerrard March 7, 2016 The 2015 edition of the North American Meat Institute’s (NAMI) Meat & Poultry Facts is now available. Read More