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Fears over food safety on the rise in China

A new study shows food safety is the fastest growing concern in the nation.

Shane O'Halloran

October 15, 2013

Food safety scandals have plagued China in recent years.

BPA could heighten miscarriage risk, says new study

The study does not provide a definitive link, but it adds to the "biological plausibility" that BPA affects pregnancy.

Shane O'Halloran

October 14, 2013

The study does not provide a definitive link, but it adds to the "biological plausibility" that BPA affects pregnancy.

China's consumer inflation rises with higher food prices

Some analysts expect a further sharp rise after September's inflation rate came in at 3.1 percent.

Shane O'Halloran

October 14, 2013

September's rate represented a seven-month high.

Chobani and Cornell partner to promote food science and dairy innovation

The yogurt manufacturer made a $1.5 million gift to establish a research and training program.

Shane O'Halloran

October 11, 2013

The yogurt manufacturer made a $1.5 million gift to establish a research and training program.

Foster Farms facilities linked to Salmonella outbreak to stay open, says USDA

The agency's statement refers to "immediate substantive changes to their slaughter and processing" that allowed the operations to remain up.

Shane O'Halloran

October 11, 2013

The agency's statement refers to "immediate substantive changes to their slaughter and processing" that allowed the operations to remain up.

UK's National Audit Office warns budget cuts make another horsemeat scandal more likely

The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.

Shane O'Halloran

October 10, 2013

The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.

As Salmonella outbreak continues, CDC recalls furloughed workers

There have been 278 reported cases in 17 states, with an unusually high hospitalization rate.

Shane O'Halloran

October 10, 2013

There have been 278 reported cases in 17 states, with an unusually high hospitalization rate.

AMI recommends proposed mechanically tenderized beef rule be withdrawn

FSIS proposed the rule, but AMI says the labeling would not benefit food safety and would confuse customers.

Shane O'Halloran

October 9, 2013

FSIS proposed the rule, but AMI says the labeling would not benefit food safety and would confuse customers.

PROCESS EXPO and International Dairy Show Preview

Best practices and innovation on display

Co-located shows offer 700 exhibits featuring new technologies.

Shane O'Halloran

October 9, 2013

The events are scheduled for November 3-6, 2013, in Chicago, IL.

FSIS issues public health alert for chicken products after reported Salmonella outbreak

The alert says an estimated 278 illnesses in 18 states are linked to raw chicken produced by Foster Farms.

Shane O'Halloran

October 8, 2013

The alert says an estimated 278 illnesses in 18 states are linked to raw chicken produced by Foster Farms.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

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Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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