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Ready-to-eat ham recalled due to undeclared allergen

Malted barley not declared on product label

August 7, 2017

Westminster, Md.-based Hahn Brothers, Inc. has recalled more than 115,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Ed Girrbach, co-founder and owner of Great Lakes Potato Chip Company

Great Lakes Potato Chip Company finds growth in producing smaller

Michigan craft potato chip producer sees a niche in co-packing for smaller restaurants and grocery stores.

Debra Schug

August 3, 2017

When the Girrbachs were looking for ideas to start a food business, they originally considered the microbrewery market, but decided not to do beer. They instead looked at potato chips and realized years ago there were many regional chip manufacturers that have gone away.

PACK EXPO preview: 3 upcoming packaging trends

Consumers want packaging with intelligent features, eye-catching design and sustainable materials

Sean Riley

August 2, 2017

Technologies incorporated or embedded in the package can convey nutrition information, allergy information, expiration dates and more.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Cott Beverages sold to Refresco

All-cash transaction totals $1.25 billion

Casey Laughman

July 27, 2017

Cott Corporation has announced that it is selling its Cott Beverages business to Refresco for $1.25 billion.

Regulatory Watch

FDA amends carcinogenicity testing requirements

Updated regulations eliminate requirement that a sponsor conduct oral, chronic, dose-type studies.

Casey Laughman

July 27, 2017

The Food and Drug Administration is amending the regulations governing carcinogenicity testing requirements for food-producing animals.

Manufacturing News

How to avoid USDA import refusals with preparation

Recent Brazilian meat scandal shines a light on USDA policies on imported foods.

Wayne Labs

July 27, 2017

Every day around the world, in most countries, food products are refused entry—not just due to food safety issues, but also inaccurate paperwork, label issues and adulteration.

Robotics

How robotics can revolutionize the supply chain, help with FSMA

As the ROI increases, more companies feel confident installing robotics

Maria Ferrante

July 27, 2017

The landscape of solutions for optimizing efficiencies across a food brand’s supply-chain is constantly changing at the pace of the technology sector. And that pace of change can feel rapid.

Coke

Coke Zero reformulated with new recipe, new packaging

New recipe tastes like a Coke with zero sugar and zero calories, slated to hit shelves in Aug.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2017

Coca-Cola Zero is getting a new name, new look and, according to the company, an even more delicious taste.

Sustainability

Mondelēz’s sustainable cocoa sourcing program combats deforestation

Cathy Pieters, of Cocoa Life, on collaborating with African communities, transparency efforts, and how they will educate consumers.

Debra Schug

July 25, 2017

An environmental impact assessment shows the biggest driver of the company's end-to-end carbon footprint is the deforestation within its supply chain.

Conagra on digital grocery shopping and innovative products

VP of innovation says products in the center of the store are facing a unique set of challenges.

Debra Schug

July 20, 2017

Right now, as more consumers are doing more grocery shopping online, CPG companies are learning how to adapt to technology that enables product delivery in under an hour.

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Anheuser-Busch to Close Two Breweries, Sell a Third

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