FDA defines gluten-free for food labeling In order to use the term, foods must meet all aspects of the new definition. Shane O'Halloran August 2, 2013 In order to use the term, foods must meet all aspects of the new definition.Read More
Manufacturing activity expands for second straight month The Institute for Supply Management says key measures of the sector were up in July. Shane O'Halloran August 2, 2013 The Institute for Supply Management says key measures of the sector were up in July. Read More
IDFA seeks entries for 2013 Innovations Awards Winners will be announced at the International Dairy Show in November. Shane O'Halloran August 1, 2013 Winners will be announced at the International Dairy Show in NovemberRead More
Del Monte reports higher fresh-cut, banana sales increased revenue The produce company reported sales of over $1 billion for the second quarter, compared to $557 million last year. Shane O'Halloran July 31, 2013 The produce company reported sales of over $1 billion for the second quarter, compared to $557 million last year.Read More
Cyclospora outbreak traced to prepackaged salad mix The outbreak has sickened at least 372 people across 15 states. Shane O'Halloran July 31, 2013 The outbreak has sickened at least 372 people across 15 states.Read More
Plant biotech companies launch GMO food education campaign and resource The campaign includes resources, a public Q&A forum and a venue for conversation. Shane O'Halloran July 29, 2013 The campaign includes resources, a public Q&A forum and a venue for conversation.Read More
FDA releases proposed FSMA rules on imported foods The rules are aimed at preventing safety problems before foods arrive in the US instead of relying on port of entry inspections. Shane O'Halloran July 26, 2013 The rules are aimed at preventing safety problems before foods arrive in the US instead of relying on port of entry inspections.Read More
Meat organizations from US, Canada and Mexico seek country-of-origin labeling rule injunction The request for preliminary injunction is part of a July 8 lawsuit to block implementation of the rule. Shane O'Halloran July 26, 2013 The request for preliminary injunction is part of a July 8 lawsuit to block implementation of the rule.Read More
Chipotle admits it staged Twitter account hack A spokesman said the bizarrre messages were part of a social media campaign. Shane O'Halloran July 25, 2013 A spokesman said the bizarrre messages were part of a social media campaign.Read More
American Meat Institute releases updated Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide The audit underwent a first major overhaul in 2010, and has been tweaked in 2012 and 2013. Shane O'Halloran July 25, 2013 The audit underwent a first major overhaul in 2010, and has been tweaked in 2012 and 2013.Read More