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Yuengling settles alleged CWA violations

The brewery agreed to pay $9.8 million in penalties and wastewater treatment upgrades to settle alleged Clean Water Act violations.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

In a complaint filed concurrently with the settlement, the US alleged Yuengling violated pretreatment permit requirements at least 141 times from 2008 to 2015.

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Filtration technology leads to savings for Fonterra

An innovative application of common dairy technology is helping Fonterra make savings from waste.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

The New Zealand company is investing $8 million in an upgrade that will reduce the company’s dependence on lactose from overseas and deliver significant cost savings.

Philadelphia on verge of passing new tax

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Philadelphia on verge of passing drink tax

Philadelphia is set to institute a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

The 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax has drawn the ire of the beverage industry.

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Hostess buys first brand since 2013

The company has acquired Superior Cake Products, which manufactures eclairs, brownie bites, madeleines and other products

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

The strategic acquisition comes on the heels of Hostess’s recent innovation efforts to extend its offerings.

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Mars banned from selling M&M’s in Sweden

A Swedish court rules the trademark belongs to Mondelez

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

Mars will assess the steps necessary to keep its brand in Sweden.

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FDA recall delays leave consumers at risk

FDA officials fail to enforce some recalls of adulterated food products for months

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

A recent report reveals FDA lacks the adequate policies or procedures to ensure companies take swift recall action.

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Meat and poultry industry safer, but more data needed

Injury and illness rates dropped during the last decade.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

But a recent report says the industry continues to have problems with underreporting and inadequate data collection.

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Nestlé marks achievements in nutrition and sustainability

Its 2015 Creating Shared Value Report also reveals gains in other areas

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

The company meets 11 target objectives and adds 16 new target objectives.

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DuPont names 2016 packaging award winners

Graham Packaging received the highest honor for its ThermaSet blow molded PET container for hot-fill, pasteurized food.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 31, 2016

Now in its 28th year, the awards honor innovations in packaging design, materials, technology and processes.

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Safety: The foundation of a successful brand

Preventing any contamination issues is always the best course of action.

Jeffrey Barach

May 31, 2016

The federal government estimates approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur each year.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

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