Articles by Jeremy Gerrard

TECH FLASH

Chobani seeks applicants for food incubator

The six-month Food Incubator program will provide the entrepreneurs with the resources—including a $25,000 grant—workspace and support to develop their ideas.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

Searching to invest in and cultivate like-minded emerging entrepreneurs, the company designed the program to help individuals and small food companies with big ideas “follow the path to challenge the food industry, improve broken systems and make a difference.”

TECH FLASH

Global dairy processors ranking reveals shrinking market

Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20 2016, the latest annual Rabobank survey of the world’s largest dairy companies, highlights the giants of one of the world’s most valuable food sectors.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

A ranking of the world’s top 20 dairy companies reveals many of the same players, but the overall pie is shrinking.

TECH FLASH

Rockwell expands machinery safety system integrator program

The automation solutions provider says its members offer proven machinery safety expertise for manufacturers.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

The program added three new members in the first half of 2016, bringing the total to 26.

TECH FLASH

New Belgium earns platinum certification for zero waste initiatives

The brewery diverts 99.9 percent of its waste away from landfills.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

New Belgium scored 69 out of 80 points across categories such as reduce, redesign, zero waste purchasing, leadership and innovation.

Former snack food executive pleads guilty to fraud

Jeremy Gerrard

July 27, 2016

A former Pennsylvania potato chip company executive pleaded guilty to defrauding the company out of approximately $1.4 million.

Organic produce gets record traffic at stores

Jeremy Gerrard

July 27, 2016

According to the OTA 2016 Organic Industry Survey released in May, fresh organic produce sales in the U.S. reached $13 billion in 2015.

Snyder’s pretzel production goes peanut-free

Jeremy Gerrard

July 27, 2016

Transition to peanut-free facility makes Snyder’s pretzels safe for children with peanut allergies and schools with peanut restrictions.

Oklahoma company recalls hot dogs, corn dogs over listeria concerns

Jeremy Gerrard

July 27, 2016

Bar-S Foods Company of Altus, Oklahoma has issued a recall for approximately 372,684 pounds of chicken and pork hot dog and corn dog products.

General Mills to close New Jersey, Ohio plants

Jeremy Gerrard

July 26, 2016

General Mills announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Vineland, New Jersey and reached an agreement to sell its Martel, Ohio plant.

Court orders Minnesota manufacturer to cease operations

Jeremy Gerrard

July 26, 2016

A federal court is compelling a Minnesota noodle and sprout company to stop production due to a history of unsanitary conditions.

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