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More cases reported in salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers

January 29, 2016

A deadly outbreak of salmonella illnesses traced back to cucumbers imported from Mexico has infected nearly 900 people since the beginning of the outbreak last year.

Danish food packaging manufacturer to build Missouri plant

Danish food packaging manufacturer to build Missouri plant

January 29, 2016

Danish food packaging supplier Brodrene Hartmann will begin production in the US, announcing it will invest $30 million to build a factory in Missouri.

Feds reach agreement with cheese manufacturer tied to Listeria outbreak

Feds reach agreement with cheese manufacturer tied to Listeria outbreak

January 29, 2016

A Delaware cheese manufacturer pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of violating the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Dole pulls packaged salads after listeria outbreak

January 25, 2016

Packaged salads produced at a Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. facility in Ohio have been linked to a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.

IDFA president and ceo to retire

IDFA president and CEO to retire, search for replacement begins

January 25, 2016

The International Dairy Foods Association announced its President and CEO Connie Tipton will retire at the end of 2016.

Pinnacle Foods recalls more than 500,000 pounds of chili

Pinnacle Foods recalls more than 500,000 pounds of chili

January 25, 2016

Pinnacle Foods, Inc. has issued a recall for approximately 549,539 pounds of chili products due to misbranding.

TECH FLASH

Nestlé loses battle to trademark KitKat shape

The UK’s High Court rules the shape is not distinctive enough to satisfy trademark requirements.

January 25, 2016

The decision benefits other companies wishing to sell copycat products.

Automation system boosts capacity at Cargill plant

TECH FLASH

Automation system boosts capacity at Cargill plant

Community, state and federal officials join in celebrating the opening of the renovated $50 million distribution center.

January 25, 2016

With the addition, capacity is boosted by 70,000 boxes.

Food scare?

TECH FLASH

Food scare?

Recalls don’t have mean the end of the world for a brand, if manufacturers use the media to win back trust.

January 25, 2016

More than half of consumers say they are interested in hearing the producer’s side of the story.

TECH FLASH

Ranking the largest food companies

The Global Access to Nutrition Index rates the companies based on their efforts to tackle obesity and undernutrition.

January 25, 2016

Unilever, Nestlé and Danone lead the pack.

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