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Heinz to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, 3G Capital

Heinz to close 3 plants, cut 1,350 jobs

Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.

Shane O'Halloran

November 15, 2013

Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.

FDA releases International Food Safety Capacity-Building plan

Regulatory Watch

Importer definition needed under FSMA

Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.

Shane O'Halloran

November 15, 2013

Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

Wisconsin raw milk bill passes committee

The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.

Shane O'Halloran

November 14, 2013

The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

FDA issues draft guidance on acrylamide reduction

Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking.

Shane O'Halloran

November 14, 2013

Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking.

Kraft to receive $2.7 billion from Starbucks

Arbitrator orders Starbucks to pay Kraft $2.7 billion

Starbucks terminated a distribution agreement prematurely in 2011.

Shane O'Halloran

November 13, 2013

Starbucks terminated a distribution agreement prematurely in 2011.

Do nanomaterial fertilizers threaten soil health?

Research group publishes database of products containing nanomaterials

Silver nanoparticles are used in many common household products including foods.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

Silver nanoparticles are used in many common household products including foods.

Pepsi invests big in India

The company wants to more than double production capacity in India over the next seven years.

Shane O'Halloran

November 11, 2013

The company wants to more than double production capacity in India over the next seven years.

FSIS says poultry producers must reassess their HAACP plans within 90 days

California firm recalls chicken salad products due to possible E. Coli

Approximately 181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products are included in the recall.

Shane O'Halloran

November 11, 2013

Approximately 181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products are included in the recall.

IDFA recognizes winners of Collegiate Dairy Products Competition

This year marked the 92nd annual contest.

Shane O'Halloran

November 8, 2013

This year marked the 92nd annual contest.

Taco Bell finds horse meat, new equine DNA test announced

Cargill to label finely textured beef

The product consists of scraps of higher-quality cuts treated with citric acid to eliminate bacteria

Shane O'Halloran

November 7, 2013

The company will make the changes in time for the 2014 grilling season.

Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

Going for Gold(fish): Inside The Campbell’s Company’s $160M Cracker Plant Expansion

Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg Co for $3.1B

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