Hershey sales decline, purchase BarkTHINS manufacturer Jeremy Gerrard April 27, 2016 The company’s net sales declined 5.6 percent to $1.83 billion, while earnings dropped 6 percent to $229.8 million. Read More
TECH FLASH Specialty foods hit record sales in 2015 Fifty-eight out of 61 specialty food categories enjoyed double-digit sales growth in 2015. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Racking up record sales of $120.5 billion, specialty foods like cheese and refrigerated meat grew in 2015.Read More
Dairy groups applaud Senators for supporting agricultural issues in EU trade agreement April 26, 2016 The International Dairy Foods Association, the US Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation praised a bipartisan group of 26 senators.Read More
Dole resumes production at Ohio plant after listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has restarted limited production at its Springfield, OH processing plant. Read More
ADM, NFS launch food innovation competition Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The winner will receive $50,000 in seed funding and $50,000 of in-kind services to bring their product to market.Read More
Frozen vegetables recalled for possible Listeria contamination Jeremy Gerrard April 25, 2016 A Washington frozen food processor has issued a recall for 15 frozen vegetable products. Read More
Arkansas court approves incentives for Tyson processing plant Jeremy Gerrard April 25, 2016 An Arkansas judge authorized tax incentives that will help meat processor Tyson Foods build its new facility in Green Forest, AR. Read More
USDA funds research to fight citrus greening April 22, 2016 USDA announced the availability of $22 million in grants to help citrus producers combat Huanglongbing (HLB). Read More
Chick-fil-A recalls cookies April 22, 2016 Fast food chain Chick-fil-A says it has temporarily pulled all chocolate chunk cookies from its restaurants. Read More
Earth day tips for reducing food waste and preventing illness April 22, 2016 As the world celebrates Earth Day Friday, USDA is offering tips that both save the environment and money.Read More
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