Companies that applied to be included on the milk export lists to China and Chile are being asked by FDA to provide feedback on the process to assess any burden it causes US companies.
A New York bill that requires foods containing genetically modified organisms to be labeled, received a stamp of approval from the State Assembly’s Committee on Codes this week, according to state news agencies.
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued a grant to a research team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to improve food safety by developing faster methods for detecting and separating microbial contamination from food.
A survey of protein purchasers in food service revealed beef continues to be a frontrunner in the industry in terms of volume, market share and dollars it brings to operations.
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) received six early commitments from university food science and packaging science programs that pledged to participate in educational sessions.
A new consumer survey issued by the international Food Information Council Foundation reveled a majority of American’s support FDA’s current policy of voluntary labeling for foods containing genetically modified ingredients.
A new comprehensive food policy from Panera Bread intends to remove all artificial additives from bakery-café food menu by the end of 2016 in a move the company says is a roadmap for continuous improvement and accountability.
Poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride confirmed Tuesday it countered the offer by Tyson Foods Inc. in the fight over the acquisition of Hillshire brands, increasing its original proposal by $1.3 billion.
Pennsylvania airline food manufacturer Gourmail Inc., doing business as Jyoti Natural Foods, was issued a warning letter in May from FDA for violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practices during a recent inspection.