Inventure to buy Fresh Frozen Foods for $38 million The companies expect to close the deal November 1. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 The companies expect to close the deal November 1.Read More
Smithfield shareholders approve sale to Shuangui The deal represents the largest ever acquisition of a US company by a Chinese one. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 The deal represents the largest ever acquisition of a US company by a Chinese one.Read More
Hepatitis A outbreak reaches 162 cases CDC says the outbreak is linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries. Shane O'Halloran September 24, 2013 CDC says the outbreak is linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries.Read More
Food manufacturers support dairy provisions in House's version of farm bill Manufacturers, restaurants and retail groups sent a letter to the Senate Agricultural Commitee. Shane O'Halloran September 24, 2013 Manufacturers, restaurants and retail groups sent a letter to the Senate Agricultural Commitee. Read More
Chicken packaging innovation responsible for long-term price decline A new study says chicken has grown in popularity over the past 25 years while dropping in price. Shane O'Halloran September 23, 2013 A new study says chicken has grown in popularity over the past 25 years while dropping in price.Read More
Rodent and insect infested food seized following FDA inspection Inspectors found widespread rodent and insect activity and insufficient barriers to food contact surfaces. Shane O'Halloran September 23, 2013 Inspectors found widespread rodent and insect activity and insufficient barriers to food contact surfaces. Read More
AMI to offer Listeria monocytogenes control workshop The event will be held October 29-31 in Kansas City, MO. Shane O'Halloran September 20, 2013 The event will be held October 29-31 in Kansas City, MO. Read More
IPPE announces second annual '30 under 30' initiative The program seeks to encourage young professionals in the processing sector. Shane O'Halloran September 19, 2013 The program seeks to encourage young professionals in the processing sector.Read More
Anti-hunger groups oppose $40 billion SNAP cut A joint statement says the proposed legislation would have disastrous consequences. Shane O'Halloran September 19, 2013 A joint statement says the proposed legislation would have disastrous consequences. Read More
USDA organic exemption change rankles consumer and environmental groups The agency quietly changed the process for exempting otherwise prohibited substances in food labeled organic. Shane O'Halloran September 19, 2013 The agency quietly changed the process for exempting otherwise prohibited substances in food labeled organic.Read More