Outbreak of E.coli O121 linked to frozen food products
An outbreak of E.coli O121 has sickened 24 people from 15 states, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).
Archives for April 1, 2013
Cargill: Production of finely textured beef still significantly below where it was before the ‘pink slime’ debaclé
While there is a good chance that sales of finely textured beef (FTB) will pick up again in time, Cargill’s production still remains significantly below where it was before the ‘pink slime’ media frenzy erupted almost exactly a year ago today, says the firm.
SNAXPO 2013: EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Hispanic snacks: Hot opportunities beyond Latin American consumers
There are tremendous opportunities for Hispanic snacks that target non-Hispanic consumers, but products must be spicy and authentic, according to a marketing expert.
Sodium reductions detailed at meeting of stakeholders called both significant and insufficient
A meeting yesterday in Washington DC, among three major stakeholders in the food industry and in food policy gave a snapshot of what progress has been made in the years-long process in reducing sodium in the American diet.
Dole completes sale of processed food business
Dole Food Company has completed the sale of it global packaged foods and Asia fresh businesses to ITOCHU Corporation of Japan for $1.7 billion in cash. The transaction will include rights to the Dole name in certain packaged food products worldwide and...
US livestock bodies launch new welfare drive
The US pig and dairy industries have launched a new initiative to improve the welfare and well-being of farm animals.
Wal-Mart to continue China investment despite feeling the pinch
Wal-Mart has announced plans to invest RMB500m (US$79.8m) to upgrade its Chinese stores. The statement comes in a bid to play down local media reports that the company’s growth plans were being hit by a spate of store closures.
What next for canola protein? BioExx to close Saskatoon plant but in ‘advanced’ talks over JV in Europe
BioExx Specialty Proteins plans to close its Saskatoon canola protein plant but says it is in advanced negotiations with potential joint venture partners about employing the technology used there at a brand new facility in Europe.