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Cargill to sell two European oilseed processing facilities to Bunge

August 5, 2016

Cargill agreed to sell two of its oilseed processing plants and businesses in the Netherlands and France to global agribusiness Bunge Limited.

SafetyChain Software acquires Vigilistics, Inc.

August 5, 2016

The acquisition will enhance SafetyChain’s food safety and quality solutions with increased operational visibility, robust analytics and patented equipment data extraction technology.

FDA launches website to assist with new Nutrition Facts label compliance

August 5, 2016

FDA has published a Nutrition Facts label “Industry Resources” web page to help businesses comply with the requirements of the final rules.

Vermont will not enforce GMO labeling law

Jeremy Gerrard

August 4, 2016

The attorney general will not enforce GMO food labeling law, but will advocate for clear on-package labels.

Gluten-free market to reach $4.89B by 2021

August 4, 2016

Whether it’s because of celiac, digestive sensitivity or simply a lifestyle change, more people are continuing to avoid gluten.

Frozen bakery company to build new facility, add jobs in Pennsylvania

Jeremy Gerrard

August 4, 2016

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced 131 jobs with new Lebanon Valley Cold Storage and Distribution Center.

Food Waste

Mintel: Shoppers want to reduce food waste

New report shows most U.S. shoppers think reducing food waste is as important as reducing packaging waste.

August 3, 2016

It turns out people actually care about food waste — or at least that’s what they say.

FSMA

USP's new Food Fraud Database aims to help with FSMA

The redesigned database is meant to provide brand protection, increase consumer trust.

August 3, 2016

Its goal is to help food manufacturers and retailers make informed decisions about ingredients in their portfolio that may have a greater potential of being adulterated.