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OSHA has scheduled a meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) for April 25-26, 2016, in Washington, DC.

Packaged food giant ConAgra Foods was found liable for $108.9 million in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2009 fatal explosion at a Slim Jim plant in North Carolina.

Recent interest in ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn and alternative fruit and vegetable chips are driving revenue growth for some companies.

As a part of being more transparent, the Coca-Cola Co. disclosed it spent more money on health research and partnerships than was previously reported.

USDA revealed a new resource created in conjunction with Colorado State University that will help communities and businesses evaluate the economic benefits of investing in local food systems.

North Carolina-based pork and turkey processor Prestage Farms announced the formation of a new company, Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC.

The US food industry is projected to grow at a steady rate of 2.9 percent CAGR through 2022.

Craft brewers produced 24.5 million barrels in 2015, and saw a 13 percent rise in volume and a 16 percent increase in retail dollar value.