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How food companies can combat hackers

Food and beverage companies are the third most likely to be hacked.

October 11, 2016

Report shows 70 percent of food and beverage companies that are hacked go out of business within a year of an attack.

Regulatory Watch

Food groups seek clarity on 'dietary fiber'

Industry worries that the FDA's new approach to defining dietary fiber will cause issues.

October 10, 2016

A coalition of food and beverage associations is asking the FDA for clarifications on the Nutritional Facts label.

Pack Expo 2016

Pack Expo 2016 Preview: Show to feature 2,300 exhibitors

This year's event will showcase the latest automation and machinery in action.

October 6, 2016

More than 50,000 industry professionals are expected to attend.

Regulatory Watch

US opens beef imports, exports to Brazil

USDA reaches agreement with Brazil to repoen each country's respective markets.

September 29, 2016

USDA also recently determined that Brazil's meat standards meet US standards.

QR codes not a smart move for GMO labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2016

A new law gives USDA two years to develop a national GMO labeling standard. While there are likely a number of ways companies will be able to maintain compliance, a QR code shouldn’t be one of them.

Making an impact on the shelf and beyond

September 28, 2016

Food brand owners realize they need solutions that not only boost shelf appeal, but which also demonstrate a positive impact on social and environmental issues that are important to consumers.

Progresso sourcing only antibiotic, hormone-free chicken breasts for soups

Jeremy Gerrard

September 28, 2016

The company’s soups are already free of artificial flavors with plans to remove all colors from artificial sources.

International Baking Industry Exposition

IBIE Show Preview

IBIE 2016 to feature more exhibitors, educations sessions

More than 20,000 baking professionals are expected to attend the triennial show in Las Vegas.

September 27, 2016

Baking professionals from around the world will descend on Las Vegas to network, learn and discover the latest innovations.

China lifts ban on US beef

Jeremy Gerrard

September 26, 2016

After a recent review of the U.S. supply system, China has lifted its ban on U.S. beef from animals under 30 months of age.

Manufacturing News

Where the gaps lie in food safety training

Many food companies aren't getting all they can out of their food safety training efforts

September 23, 2016

Study reveals that 75 percent of managers felts that employees would be more productive if their food safety program was more consistently applied.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

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

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

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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