Constellation to acquire more fine wine brands Jeremy Gerrard April 11, 2016 Beverage giant Constellation Brands is enhancing its presence in the wine category by adding The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of brands. Read More
FDA to withdraw approval of swine drug due to food safety concerns April 11, 2016 FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is taking the first step toward rescinding its approval of the use of carbadox to treat swine.Read More
Louisiana food manufacturer cited for alleged safety violations Jeremy Gerrard April 11, 2016 OSHA fines Louisiana food manufacturer $124,000 for alleged chemical, electrical and other hazards after evacuation sends workers to hospital. Read More
USDA proposes new animal welfare rules for organic meat Jeremy Gerrard April 8, 2016 USDA issues proposed rule to amend organic livestock and poultry practices, including living conditions. Read More
Bimbo to install solar energy system April 8, 2016 The rooftop panels at the Escondido, CA bakery will produce electricity for the facility.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride recalls chicken nuggets for possible foreign matter contamination Jeremy Gerrard April 8, 2016 Texas-based Pilgrim’s Pride Corp has issued a recall for approximately 40,780 pounds of fully cooked chicken nugget products. Read More
New beer varieties keep craft drinkers satisfied Jeremy Gerrard April 7, 2016 The endless wave of craft beer crashing onto store shelves has made recent years a delight for beer drinkers, and it’s this variety that enthusiasts say they love the most. Read More
Aseptic packaging market to reach $6.4 billion by 2020 April 7, 2016 The demand for aseptic packaging in the US is projected to increase 6.8 percent per year through 2020, reaching a value of $6.4 billion. Read More
Organic Valley adds 17 new grassmilk farmers April 7, 2016 Organic Valley says it has added 17 new milk farmers in the Northeast to boost production of its Organic Valley Grassmilk products.Read More
European and US co-ops plan New York cheese plant Jeremy Gerrard April 7, 2016 Arla Foods and the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have teamed up to build a $58 million cheese plant in Western New York.Read More