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Frozen chicken recalled due to possible plastic contamination

Foster Poulty Farms recalls more than 131,000 pounds of chicken

April 28, 2017

Farmerville, La.-based Foster Poultry Farms has recalled more than 131,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may be contaminated with plastic.

Tyson Foods' Suppliers of the Year

Nine companies selected for annual honor

April 27, 2017

"We are deeply appreciative of our suppliers as they are critical to Tyson Foods’ success as a company,” said Melanie Russell, senior vice president of procurement, Tyson Foods.

Sustainability at FA&M 2017

DanoneWave to be largest public benefit corp in US

The company’s sustainability director discusses merger and operational goals at FA&M 2017.

Debra Schug

April 27, 2017

Deanna Bratter, director of corporate sustainability, recently spoke at Food Engineering’s Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference in Naples, Fla. She says the purpose that is coming to life for DanoneWave is centered on maintaining a balance of doing what is right for the business, for people and for the planet.

Industrial Automation

ABB, IBM announce industrial artificial intelligence partnership

Collaboration will begin with launch of manufacturing and smart grid solutions

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration that combines ABB’s Ability digital portfolio with IBM’s Watson program.

Brand Expansion

Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand expands

Ice cream available in four new states as part of expanded marketing campaign

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

Dean Foods has announced that its Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand is expanding to new markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico.

Food Safety

Hash browns recalled due to possible golf ball contamination

Product may contain materials that cause choking hazard

Casey Laughman

April 24, 2017

McCain Foods USA is recalling frozen hash browns that may be contaminated with golf ball materials that were inadvertently harvested with potatoes.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: April 2017

April 24, 2017

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

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: April 2017

April 21, 2017

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

Food Safety

Popsicles recalled due to possible Salmonella

Popsicles sold in southeastern United States

Casey Laughman

April 19, 2017

Doraville, Ga.-based La Granja is recalling 4,000 bags of popsicles due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS updates rules for imported beef

USDA issues updated rules for Salmonella analysis of imported beef

April 19, 2017

Beef that tests positive for STEC will still be refused for entry.

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