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Scientific review of a proposed expansion of the use of irradiation for most foods is nearing completion, Jeffrey Barach of the National Food Processors Association (NFPA) told attendees at July's Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting, and USDA inspectors are gearing up for possible applications of the technology to control Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meats.

Pepsi Bottling Group's bottling, distribution and sales facility in Wytheville, VA, serves Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The processed food industry is pointing to what it sees as a major flaw in the Bioterrosim Act.

Congress is exploring the possibility of combining the federal government's food inspection functions within a single agency.

In a speech last month to the National Food Policy Conference, Food and Drug Administration acting Commissioner Dr. Lester M. Crawford said FDA plans to modernize the good manufacturing practices (GMPs) used for foods.

The FDA named Dr. Barbara O. Schneeman to lead the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements.

Uncle Wally/United Baking plans to invest an additional $5 million in the 43,000-sq. ft. bakery plant it built in Brookhaven, NY in 2001. The expansion will house a new production line and create 50 new jobs.

As part of a seven-year, $110 million expansion, Patrick Cudahy Inc. will add 27,000 sq. ft. to its current distribution center in Cudahy, WI.

The United States is taking its dispute with Mexico over soft drink sweeteners to the WTO.

Kraft Foods purchased Veryfine Products, a privately held beverage manufacturer.