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Advocacy group calls on Coca-Cola and Pepsi to label genetically modified ingredients

Cornell study: GMO labeling would cost NY families

Study finds an average family would spend an additional $500 a year

May 16, 2014

A new study out of Cornell University is suggesting consumers in New York will be out of pocket an average of $500 a year if the state passes legislation requiring the labeling of GMO ingredients on food.

Consumers emphasize healthfulness in IFIC Foundationâ??s survey

Consumers emphasize healthfulness in IFIC Foundation survey

Jeremy Gerrard

May 15, 2014

Results of the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2014 Food and Health Survey released today revealed Americans who consider healthy options when purchasing food, increased in the past two years.

CDC, IDFA take a stand against raw milk

Both the CDC and IDFA urge public officials to support pasteurization

Jeremy Gerrard

May 15, 2014

With a number of consumers flocking to farmers markets and reaching for natural products at the grocery store, the CDC is urging public officials and consumers to consider the dangers of consuming raw milk or unpasteurized dairy products.

OSHA places Berry Plastics in Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Government re-establishes Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

Jeremy Gerrard

May 14, 2014

US Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez announced Tuesday that he is re-establishing the charter of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.

AFFI launches new national campaign

Jeremy Gerrard

May 14, 2014

The American Frozen Food Institute is hoping to change the way consumers think about frozen foods when they head to the shelves by launching the “Frozen. How fresh stays fresh” campaign.

FSA steps up testing after more horsemeat found

FSA announces new spirit drinks guide

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

A new guide detailing good hygiene practices for spirits drinks is available for purchase from The Stationary Office.

Stonyfield expands yogurt recall

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Organic yogurt manufacturer Stonyfield is voluntarily extending the recall of its YoBaby Peach/Pear yogurt to 271 additional stores in six western states.

TECH FLASH

Hillshire Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2014

Companies announce that Hillshire will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle in a cash and stock transaction valued at $6.6 billion.

AMI releases new Sanitary Equipment Design Principles

AMI announces lift on poultry ban, beef import changes

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2014

AMI reported China has lifted its ban on poultry from Virginia, a ban which took effect in 2007 after an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza.

Keystone Foods founder Herb Lotman dies at 80

Jeremy Gerrard

May 9, 2014

Philadelphia native Herb Lotman, the founder of Keystone Foods, the supplier of McDonald’s hamburger patties, died Thursday from complications of heart failure.