Jeremy Gerrard

Candy companies pledge not to advertise to children under 12

March 16, 2016

Six popular candy companies have agreed to not advertise directly to children under the age of 12, according to the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

FPSA elects new officers, board of directors

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2016

The Food Processing Suppliers Association elected new members to its board of directors and executive committee.

Washington court rules GMA broke the law in food labeling fight

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

A Washington judge ruled the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) violated state campaign finance disclosure laws.

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Eyeing food trends, Chobani expands product portfolio

The Greek yogurt giant is using its influence and brand status to introduce new dips and drinks

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

The products are built on the Mediterranean tradition of shared spreads.

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Kellogg ‘outraged’ at plant urination video

The company is investigating a graphic video of a man urinating on a company production line

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

It says law enforcement authorities and regulators were immediately notified.

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Allen Harim consolidates chicken processing operations

The closure will impact approximately 300 employees.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

The Delaware-based chicken processor is closing a Maryland plant in July and consolidating operations to one central location.

TECH FLASH

Pistachios linked to Salmonella outbreak

Wonderful Pistachios initiated a voluntary recall last week in both the US and Canada

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

CDC reports 11 people across nine states have been infected with the bacteria.

TECH FLASH

GMO labeling debate rolls on

Opponents of a voluntary labeling standard have drafted alternative legislation

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

The US Senate is set to vote on a bill establishing a national voluntary labeling standard.

TECH FLASH

CPG focus needs to be digital

CPG companies must stay up to date when it comes to e-commerce trends or risk being phased out by the competition

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

Companies are facing a “winner-take-all” situation, with half of the sales growth coming from digital channels.

Michael Taylor to leave FDA

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

At a crucial time for food safety in the US, FDA announced Michael Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine, will leave the agency on June 1.