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Whistleblower lawsuit

Whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit against Mead Johnson

Former global compliance director alleges improper termination

February 13, 2017

A former employee of Mead Johnson Nutrition has filed a lawsuit claiming she was improperly terminated for raising safety and compliance issues.

Healthy Food

Study: Flavonoids important component to weight management

Research shows flavonoid-heavy foods can help control body weight

Casey Laughman

February 13, 2017

A new study shows that fruits and vegetables that are high in flavonoids can help manage body weight and cut down on abdominal fat.

ProFood Tech

ProFood Tech offers complimentary access to ProMat and Automate

Combination of three shows offers comprehensive look at food and beverage supply chain

Casey Laughman

February 6, 2017

Attendees of the inaugural ProFood Tech food and beverage show will also receive access to the ProMat and Automate expos, ProFood Tech organizers have announced.

Best If Used By

USDA revises date labeling guidance to reduce food waste

Government updates 'best if used' by guidelines.

January 29, 2017

The USDA is encouraging food manufacturers and retailers to use a “Best if used by” date label.

PMMI: Are sustainability initiatives sustainable?

PMMI’s Tom Egan on how sustainability is bolstered by consumer preference and inherent cost savings.

January 29, 2017

PMMI's Tom Egan on what the future holds for sustainability initiatives in the consumer packaged goods industry, what considerations brands must heed and what resources are available to brands looking to make a difference.

Manufacturing News

GAO evaluates FDA on Produce Safety Rule communications

The rule includes many provisions that have raised many technical and business questions.

January 29, 2017

While the rule establishes enforceable national standards for the on-farm growing, harvesting and holding of domestic and imported produce, it also includes many other provisions that have raised many technical and business questions.

M&A forecast: Craft breweries headed for rapid pace of rollups

Food and beverage M&As in 2016 and what’s ahead in 2017

Debra Schug

January 29, 2017

“I think there’s a storm coming for craft beer,” says Kevin O’Connor, president and founder of O’Connor Brewing, a microbrewery located in Norfolk, Va.