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NovoNutrients filled four high-level positions for its technical group

People News

NovoNutrients names 4 to its technical staff

CEO David Tze says the company is fully positioned to be a leading protein ingredient company

January 5, 2022

NovoNutrients is an alternative proteins company that uses industrial carbon dioxide fermentation, hydrogen, and naturally occurring microbes to create high-grade proteins

Price per lb. of cannabis falls in California due to massive overproduction

January 3, 2022

The price per pound of cannabis fell in 2021 because of massive overproduction across California. The dramatic drop in price left many outdoor cultivators looking for a way to make ends meet and fearing for the sustainability of their futures.

People News

Wm. W. Meyer & Sons hires Wendy Houlihan as director of production

December 29, 2021

Wendy Houlihan has rejoined Wm. M. Meyer & Sons as Director of Production.

Ingredients

Gold & Green Foods adds protein granules and flakes to plant-based ingredients lineup

December 29, 2021

Gold & Green Foods is expanding beyond the meat replacement category with the launch of Gold & Green Protein Granules and Protein Flakes—two new clean-label, plant-based protein formats to help manufacturers meet the growing demand for plant-based foods.

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Innovation

How microbial cultures will make food natural again

Kendall Dabaghi

Ravi Sheth

December 29, 2021

Advances in microbiology, genomics and machine learning are enabling the possibilities of super-cultures.

Food Safety

CDC issues statement on 2 Listeria outbreaks

December 27, 2021

The outbreaks are linked to Fresh Express and Dole packaged salads.

Pet wellness brand launches CBD tincture

December 23, 2021

Pet wellness brand, Pet Renu, has created a one-of-a-kind line of all-natural pet care products that the company claims will not harm your pet or the environment.

Kellogg's workers at 4 cereal plants ratify new agreement after two-month strike

About 1,400 workers have been on strike since October, and will return to work on December 27.

December 22, 2021

Kellogg's announced that employees have ratified the tentative agreement for a master contract at four U.S. cereal plants in Battle Creek, Michigan; Omaha, Nebraska; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee. The contract covers approximately 1,400 BCTGM union-represented employees (Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers) who will return to work on December 27.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Pure Prairie Farms completes purchase of Iowa chicken processing plant

Former Simply Essentials plant was shut down in 2019, expected to be operational again in 2022.

December 22, 2021

New poultry producer Pure Prairie Farms has completed the purchase of a former Simply Essentials chicken processing plant in Charles City, Iowa. The plant, which previously closed in August of 2019, is a state-of-the-art retail tray-packaging facility and features air-chill technology. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational by spring of 2022.

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Environmental Health

PFAS dangers: The saga continues

While FDA, EPA and NIH have been studying PFAS in water and food, the U.S. Geological Survey suggests there’s much more work to be done

Wayne Labs

December 22, 2021

PFAS chemicals in our environment can be dangerous to humans and animals.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.