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APHIS corrects economic analysis of final rule for fruits and vegetables

November 21, 2018

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced a correction to the economic analysis presented in the final rule amending regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of fruits and vegetables.

Regulatory Watch

FDA amends additive regulations to eliminate styrene

Casey Laughman

November 21, 2018

The FDA is eliminating the use of styrene as a flavoring substance and adjuvant for use in food.

Food Safety

JBS USA recalls more ground beef that may be contaminated

Second recall this fall is due to possible E. coli in 100,000 pounds of Swift Beef

Rose Shilling

November 19, 2018

JBS USA subsidiary Swift Beef is recalling nearly 100,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the second recall for JBS in two months.

Packaging

Survey: Millennials want something different in packaging

Younger adults prefer unique, easy-to-find packages

Rose Shilling

November 19, 2018

Millennials prefer shopping online more than other age groups, and a new survey finds that what they like about product packaging differs too.

Manufacturing News

Survey: Manufacturing misconceptions abound

November 19, 2018

According to a recent study, 70 percent of Americans polled in the “Leading2Lean Manufacturing Index” survey believe the American manufacturing industry is in decline.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: November 2018

November 19, 2018

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: November 2018

November 19, 2018

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Food Safety

Jennie-O Turkey recalls ground turkey that might be linked to Salmonella outbreak

USDA warns that more turkey products from other brands may be recalled

Rose Shilling

November 16, 2018

Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales is recalling about 90,000 pounds of ground turkey that may be associated with Salmonella illnesses in 35 states.

More products from other companies may be recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced days ahead of Thanksgiving.

Food Safety

Asparagus recalled due to possible Listeria

Product suspected of contamination was inadvertently shipped to producer

Casey Laughman

November 14, 2018

The Pictsweet Company has recalled more than 1,800 cases of asparagus product because of potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.

New Products

Hope & Sesame announces new line of nondairy, organic sesamemilks

Product is world's first plant-based line of organic sesamemilks

Casey Laughman

November 13, 2018

Hope & Sesame, the world's only producer of plant-based organic sesamemilks, has announced the launch of its line of protein-backed, nondairy products.

CJ Schwan’s Opens Kansas Distribution Center

Mars, Inc. to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing through 2026

Cheney Brothers’ distribution center in Statesville, N.C.

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Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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.

July 23, 2025

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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.

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