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Golden International Corp. issues warning for stolen tilapia possibly contaminated with Salmonella

405 cartons of tilapia stolen from the Golden International Corporations container yard in Renton, Wash.

May 29, 2018

The Golden International Corporation of Renton, WA is issuing a public safety notice for 405 cartons of stolen frozen tilapia, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella after it was stolen and possibly sold.

Recall

H-E-B recalls olives potentially contaminated with glass

H-E-B Ode to Olives Sliced Salad Olives recalled from all HEB stores

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

There have been no injuries reported due to this incident, and all products related to this recall were sold at the company’s Texas stores.

Sweets and Snacks Expo

NCA names top candy and snack products of the year

The National Confectioners Association names the winners of the 2018 Most Innovative New Product Awards.

May 29, 2018

The winners, chosen from more than 300 entries, were announced at an awards ceremony at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, held May 22-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Cargill Nature Conservancy water management

Cargill, Nestlé Purina, Nature Conservancy join forces to improve water sustainability in the beef supply chain

This project is expected to reduce the environmental impact of row crop irrigation in Nebraska and provide a scalable irrigation solution for U.S. farmers.

May 24, 2018

Cargill, Minneapolis, teamed up with The Nature Conservancy, Arlington County, Va., and Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., St. Louis, Mo., to launch a 3-year water project to improve the sustainability of the beef supply chain.

Romaine Lettuce

FDA: It’s safe to eat romaine again

Agency says all the lettuce involved in the outbreak is probably no longer on store shelves or in restaurants.

Crystal Lindell

May 20, 2018

It is unlikely that any romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region is still available in stores or restaurants due to its 21-day shelf life.

Industry News

Campbell Soup Company looks to new CEO to improve business

Campbell Soup has struggled through a three-year sales slump and is looking to new leadership to turn the business around.

Wayne Labs

May 18, 2018

Campbell Soup Company has announced the retirement of Denise M. Morrison, president, CEO and director.

Food Safety

More than 300,000 pounds of hot dogs and sausage recalled due to possible misbranding

Product may contain undeclared soy

Casey Laughman

May 17, 2018

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Kent Quality Foods, Inc. has recalled more than 308,000 pounds of beef, pork and turkey ready-to-eat hot dog and sausage products due to misbranding.

Innovation

Lemonade company selected for Kraft Heinz Springboard Incubator Program

Company is the only one with a female owner chosen for the program

Casey Laughman

May 16, 2018

Poppilu, a Chicago-based maker of antioxidant lemonades, has been selected for Kraft Heinz's first Springboard Incubator program. Poppilu founder Melanie Kahn is the only female business owner chosen for the program.

Regulatory Watch

Agricultural Marketing Service recommends increased assessment rate for Florida citrus

The Agricultural Marketing Service is recommending an increased assessment rate for citrus fruit grown in Florida

May 14, 2018

The increase from the current rate is due to a smaller crop forecast after hurricane damage and committee expenses.

Regulatory Watch

USDA withdraws Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule

The USDA has announced it has withdrawn the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule published on Jan. 19

Casey Laughman

May 14, 2018

The rule would have amended organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding new provisions for livestock handling, transport for slaughter and avian living conditions.

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.

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Golden International Corp. issues warning for stolen tilapia possibly contaminated with Salmonella

H-E-B recalls olives potentially contaminated with glass

NCA names top candy and snack products of the year

Cargill, Nestlé Purina, Nature Conservancy join forces to improve water sustainability in the beef supply chain

FDA: It’s safe to eat romaine again

Campbell Soup Company looks to new CEO to improve business

More than 300,000 pounds of hot dogs and sausage recalled due to possible misbranding

Lemonade company selected for Kraft Heinz Springboard Incubator Program

Agricultural Marketing Service recommends increased assessment rate for Florida citrus

USDA withdraws Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule

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