Manufacturing: Page 188
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FDA says Idaho knew about Chobani problems ahead of recall
Idaho officials, meanwhile, dispute that this was the case.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2013 -
Mondelez to invest $190M in India
The investment will build India's largest chocolate plant.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2013 -
CDC singles out foodservice-data reporting, restaurant workers for foodborne illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention want better workers and more data.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Bad blood grows in fight over Sriracha plant in California
Sriracha's owner is not backing down in a fight over fumes from his hot-sauce factory.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2013 -
New ice cream will induce relaxation
A beverage manufacturer is ready to take its supplements into the dessert market.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 3, 2013 -
Why a U.S.-Iran deal could benefit Cargill
Sanctions are keeping food products out of Iran, but if an agreement results in loosened rules, food companies stand to increase shipments into the country.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 2, 2013 -
Cargill's new CEO wants to increase 'candor' at agribusiness giant
David MacLennan wants to change the company's culture to something more free-wheeling.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013 -
Sriracha plant ordered to partially shut down in California
Huy Fong won't have to close its production facility, but it will have to halt some operations.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2013 -
Plan to merge ConAgra, CHS and Cargill flour units delayed by Justice Deparment
A proposed merger that would control a third of the flour-milling business in the U.S. is being delayed by regulators.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013 -
Here's why frozen turkey prices are dipping this Thanksgiving
The number of turkeys held in cold storage hit a four-year high, pushing prices lower at retail this week.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 food industry trends you need to watch in 2014
What's going to happen to the food industry in 2014? We don't know for sure, but we recommend watching these developments closely.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Jensen Farms gives control of lawsuit against Primus Labs to listeria victims
The unusual move, which could open the third-party safety auditor to wider damages, shocked the produce industry.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013 -
QuikTrip expects fresh food to drive expansion
QuikTrip is adding stores, in addition to expanding its fresh-food offerings.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Turkey sales and the GMO debate: The week's most read food news
Want to see the most popular reads of the last few days? They're all right here.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Coca-Cola now owns all of Zico—and its coconut water
Now may have been the right time for Coke to finish the deal.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Proposal to exempt grocers from menu-labeling law gains industry backing
Legislation to limit the scope of new federal menu-label regulations wins praise from industry.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
3 reasons why the GMO debate has changed
With the defeat of a GMO label proposal at the polls in Washington State, the entire debate may have just entered a new era.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Sysco subsidiary to pay $4.2 million for overbilling Defense Department
FreshPoint Inc. will settle charges it overcharged the federal government in 15 contracts for fruit and vegetables.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
12 firefighters injured in blaze at Hunts Point produce market
A dozen firefighters were injured in a blaze at New York's massive produce terminal
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Diageo to take acquisitions breather, launch new bourbons in 2014
The spirits giant sees a lot of potential in its higher-priced offerings for the new year.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Pilgrim's Pride shutters plant in streamlining effort
The decision to close shop is tied to cost-cutting goals.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Activists want Kellogg to halt use of palm oil, save rainforest tigers
The Sumatran tiger is nearly extinct. Environmental activists think getting Kellogg to change its sourcing could save the animals.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Tyson hit with OSHA citation over electrocution, ammonia dangers in N.Y.
The company could faces $121,720 in fines as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Campbell Soup reports drop in profit and sales
Campbell's Soup reported disappointing earnings and warned of continuing trouble ahead.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Worker abuse lawsuit costs Del Monte Fresh $1.2M
The fruit company was accused of employing brutal tactics against Thai workers in Hawaii.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2013