Congress has returned to the Capitol for one of the last opportunities for legislative action before the 2008 election cycle heats up. High on the list of priorities for action is the 2007 Farm Bill. The House has already passed its version of the legislation, so attention is now focused on the Senate.
Salmonella for humans and caninesTwo recalls within three days apart have affected products for humans and canines. Metz Fresh (Salinas, CA) announced a voluntary recall on August 28 for bagged
The Boston Beer Company has signed a purchase and sale agreement with Diageo North America to acquire a brewery located 60 miles outside of Philadelphia, PA, for $55 million.
Kroger to curtail rBST in milkKroger will complete the transition of milk it processes and sells in its stores to a certified rBST-free supply by February 2008. The company said
Temperature-sensing dyes used to
be too costly for food and beverage packaging, but the economics
changed with the cold activated bottle from Coors Brewing Co., Golden,
CO.
United States Cold Storage is building a new facility in Lake City, FL. Constructed by Stellar, the 191,000-sq.-ft. cold storage unit will feature an environmentally sound CO2-based refrigeration system designed to maximize energy efficiency.
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