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FDA issues guidance on how to reduce acrylamide in food

March 16, 2016

FDA has issued a final guidance detailing how growers, manufacturers, and food service operators can reduce acrylamide levels in certain foods.

Candy companies pledge not to advertise to children under 12

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2016

Six popular candy companies have agreed to not advertise directly to children under the age of 12, according to the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

FPSA elects new officers, board of directors

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2016

The Food Processing Suppliers Association elected new members to its board of directors and executive committee.

Washington court rules GMA broke the law in food labeling fight

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

A Washington judge ruled the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) violated state campaign finance disclosure laws.

US secures full access for beef exports to Peru

March 15, 2016

The agreement is expected to further increase beef exports to Peru, which topped $25 million in 2015

FDA food facility registrations increased 24 percent throughout 2015

March 14, 2016

As of January 1, 207,655 food facilities registered with FDA, according to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by Registrar Corp.

Kellogg investigating video of man urinating on production line

Jeremy Gerrard

March 14, 2016

The Kellogg Company says both criminal and internal investigations are under way after a graphic video surfaced online depicting a man urinating on a company production line.

Chick-fil-A to source 100 percent cage-free eggs

Jeremy Gerrard

March 11, 2016

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced its plan to source 100 percent cage-free eggs over the next 10 years.

USDA leads trade mission to Peru, Chile

Jeremy Gerrard

March 11, 2016

Leaders from 34 US agribusinesses and organizations will join USDA representatives on a trade mission to Peru and Chile, March 14-18.

DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products recalled for possible glass fragments

Jeremy Gerrard

March 11, 2016

Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall for select DiGiorno Pizza, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen food products over concern they may contain pieces of glass.