EU Commission approves Ball’s acquisition of Rexam Jeremy Gerrard January 15, 2016 The European Union’s competition regulator approved the deal on the condition Ball divest 10 can body manufacturing plants and two can end plants.Read More
FDA gives safety approval for genetically engineered potato Jeremy Gerrard January 14, 2016 FDA has completed its food and feed safety assessment and approved the J.R. Simplot Company’s second generation Innate potato.Read More
Chick-fil-A launches adds first organic item to menu Jeremy Gerrard January 14, 2016 New “Appley Ever After” contains half the sugar of the leading children’s juice drink Read More
A nation of snackers still makes room for sweet treats Jeremy Gerrard January 13, 2016 When possible, consumers want and seek out healthier or ‘better for you’ versions of their favorite treats. Read More
FPSA Bakery Council names annual conference speakers Jeremy Gerrard January 13, 2016 FPSA announced speakers scheduled for the bakery breakout sessions at the FPSA Annual Conference held March 9-11 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Read More
TECH FLASH ‘Natural’ labels fall short of consumer expectations Consumers don’t believe chicken plumped with added saltwater solutions should display a ‘natural’ label. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 USDA estimates 25 percent of all ready-to-cook poultry products are enhanced with saltwater to make the meat tastier and juicier.Read More
NAMI launches MyMeatup.org Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 Geared toward Millennial consumers, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) unveiled the new website www.MyMeatup.org. Read More
Call for nominations for 2016 Food Safety Leadership Awards Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 The 2016 Food Safety Leadership Awards recognize individuals that have demonstrated outstanding food safety leadership.Read More
Despite concern, Blue Bell promises ice cream is safe Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 Blue Bell Creameries says its ice cream is safe to eat, despite recent enhanced testing that identified listeria bacteria may still be present. Read More
Crown to construct new specialty beverage can plant Jeremy Gerrard January 11, 2016 Crown plans to construct a new beverage can plant in Nichols, NY in order to meet increased demand for specialty can sizes. Read More
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