Jeremy Gerrard

Danfoss showcased advanced, low-GWP direct expansion (DX) ammonia refrigeration systems as a safe and reliable technology during a presentation at ATMOsphere America 2015, held June 25-26 in Atlanta.

Hailed as the answer to state-specific organic labeling laws by some in the food industry, the House Agriculture Committee approved the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 Tuesday.

 The rule requires food establishments with 20 or more locations to provide consumers with calorie and other nutrition information for standard menu items. 

 Beginning last Friday, organic products certified in the US or Switzerland may be sold as organic in either country. 

 Federal and Minnesota state officials are investigating outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken entrées. 

 According to a new Mintel study, 33 percent of Americans prefer snacking on healthier foods with simple ingredients and lower calories. 

No firm date has been set for when the tests will start or when consumers might be able to purchase Blue Bell ice cream in stores.

Barber Foods, a Portland, ME manufacturer of stuffed chicken products, has recalled approximately 1.7 million pounds of frozen, raw stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

FDA said it will extend the enforcement date for the labeling rule a full year, giving all parties covered by the new rule until December 1, 2016 to prepare. In conversations with FDA, chain restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses that fall under the new rule asked for more time.

With its ice cream still absent from store shelves, Blue Bell Creameries said it notified FDA and state health officials in Alabama it will begin test production at the Sylacauga, AL facility during the next several weeks.