Articles by Shane O'Halloran

Study reveals parents' purchase drivers when buying for kids

Overall, parents were not happy with the healthfullness of options in food and beverage categories popular with kids.

July 15, 2013

Overall, parents were not happy with the healthfullness of options in food and beverage categories popular with kids.

Smithfield announces expiration of anti-trust waiting period

The proposed buyout by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited has already received regulatory approval in Mexico and Poland.

Shane O'Halloran

July 12, 2013

The proposed buyout by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited has already received regulatory approval in Mexico and Poland.

Canned foods stocked in 98 percent of American households

A new survey reveals the shelf-stable standby has endured.

Shane O'Halloran

July 12, 2013

A new survey reveals the shelf-stable standby has endured.

Pork virus reported in 15 states

Porcine Endemic Diarrhea was thought to have been contained to Europe and Asia.

Shane O'Halloran

July 11, 2013

Porcine Endemic Diarrhea was thought to have been contained to Europe and Asia.

House Republicans drop food stamps from farm bill

A version including food stamps and crop insurance failed last month.

Shane O'Halloran

July 11, 2013

A version including food stamps and crop insurance failed last month.

Senate Agriculture Committee holds hearing on Smithfield deal

Lawmakers questioned a company official about food safety, intellectual property and other issues.

Shane O'Halloran

July 11, 2013

Lawmakers questioned a company official about food safety, intellectual property and other issues.

Meat industry groups seek to block USDA country-of-origin labeling rule

They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits.

Shane O'Halloran

July 10, 2013

They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits.

PROCESS EXPO 2013 doubles international exhibitors

Food Processing Suppliers Association attributes the success to work with its strategic partner Messe Düsseldorf.

Shane O'Halloran

July 10, 2013

Food Processing Suppliers Association attributes the success to work with its strategic partner Messe Düsseldorf.

Four more Hepatitis A cases linked to imported pomegranate seeds

Centers for Disease Control confirmed the cases, bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak to 140.

Shane O'Halloran

July 9, 2013

Centers for Disease Control confirmed the cases, bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak to 140.

Safe Quality Food training course and exam now available in Spanish

SQF's program ensures stakeholders have demonstrated knowledge of the SQF Code, Edition 7.

Shane O'Halloran

July 9, 2013

SQF's program ensures stakeholders have demonstrated knowledge of the SQF Code, Edition 7.

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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