US consumers still eat three meals a day despite snacking trend Jeremy Gerrard April 18, 2016 We are still a nation of snackers, but Americans remain loyal to their three-meals-a-day habit in addition to jumping aboard the snacking trend craze. Read More
Poultry industry raises constitutional issue with OSHA’s expanded inspections Jeremy Gerrard April 18, 2016 The US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey federation are voicing concern regarding OSHA’s inspection authority.Read More
Tyson proposes new Arkansas processing plant Jeremy Gerrard April 15, 2016 Multinational meat and poultry processor Tyson Foods, Inc. proposed building a new $136 million processing facility near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Arkansas. Read More
Hickory Farms founder dies at 96 Jeremy Gerrard April 15, 2016 Richard K. Ransom, founder of the Toledo, OH-based specialty foods company Hickory Farms, died Monday at the age of 96.Read More
Report: Increased demand for unique and better-for-you pizza varieties April 14, 2016 Technomic’s 2016 Pizza Consumer Trend Report highlights the menu and consumer trends shaping the pizza category. Read More
Hormel to modify ingredients in some meat products Jeremy Gerrard April 14, 2016 The company says it is tweaking the recipes of some canned and packaged meat products through the removal or replacement of some ingredients.Read More
FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour Jeremy Gerrard April 14, 2016 FDA is allowing manufacturers to voluntarily add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour.Read More
Anheuser-Busch acquires Virginia craft brewer Jeremy Gerrard April 13, 2016 Beer giant Anheuser-Busch has added another brewer to its growing portfolio of craft brewing companies. Read More
AFFI urges US House to expand school snack program April 13, 2016 A coalition of trade associations is urging the House to allow schools to serve frozen fruits and vegetables. Read More
Is that blood in my meat package? Latest MythCrusher video says no April 13, 2016 It’s a perception that many people have when they see liquid in a meat package: it must be blood.Read More
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