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2016 IPPE sets records

February 24, 2016

The 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) held in Atlanta last month drew more than 30,200 visitors from around the world.

New regulations to prevent fish fraud proposed

February 23, 2016

The Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Seafood Fraud has proposed a new set of regulations.

Court clears the way for EPA review of Enlist Duo

February 23, 2016

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for the EPA to review the registration of Enlist Duo, a Dow Agrosciences herbicide corn producers say it needed to control weeds.

Senate committee reauthorizes child nutrition programs

February 23, 2016

The Senate Agriculture Committee has voted to reauthorize child nutrition programs that backers say improves integrity in school meal programs.

FDA urges consumers to monitor salt intake

Jeremy Gerrard

February 22, 2016

As February represents American Heart Month, FDA is reminding consumers to be wise about reading food labels and watching how much sodium they eat.

GOP senator introduces GMO labeling bill

Jeremy Gerrard

February 22, 2016

Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, has introduced a bill to develop a national labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms.

Utah woman finds snake head in green beans

Jeremy Gerrard

February 22, 2016

A Utah woman says she found a surprise ingredient while preparing green beans for her church youth group.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: February 2016

February 22, 2016

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

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FSPCA gears up for FSMA finalized rules

February 20, 2016

The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), a public/private alliance of key industry, academic and government stakeholders, recently presented its winter update on a live webinar.