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U.S. manufacturing skills gap markedly less than originally thought
Analysts have been worried about the U.S. skills gap in maintaining their manufacturing industry, however a new report claims their worries may have been misguided.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 20, 2012 -
U.S. sugar users left hanging as the EU welcomes a bolstered supply
A back-and-forth between U.S. sugar consumers and suppliers has benefited the EU.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 20, 2012 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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Egg producers in California battle against Prop 2
In its third lawsuit, a group of egg farmers sued California for "unconstitutionally vague" wording in new regulations.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 19, 2012 -
Tyson topples 4Q profit estimates
Tyson, the largest meat company in the U.S. blew away investor with record profits in the fourth quarter of 2012.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 19, 2012 -
Food industry backs Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act
The food industry has expressed support and confidence over a new bill in front of the House and Senate.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Congress passes bill that strengthens whistleblower protection
In a bill awaiting President Obama's signature, federal employees are better protected as whistleblowers than ever before.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 15, 2012 -
A recent dip in corn and wheat prices may soon be erased
New figures suggest that corn and wheat prices will increase in 2013 as the effects of supply rationing are carried into the marketplace.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Record demand for cocoa strains dwindling supply
Cocoa production increases to meet record demand while West Africa faces the first bean shortage in three years.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Consumer Union hopes for a reduction of antibiotics used in food production
Consumers Union urges food producers to curb their overuse of antibiotics in meat.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 12, 2012 -
California plant shooting takes employees by surprise
A recent shooting at a chicken manufacturing plant has employees scratching their heads.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 8, 2012 -
USDA backs a new, ultra fast food pathogen detection system
A new technology with the ability to detect E. coli in beef in as little as ten hours gains approval by the USDA.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Global food safety testing market set to reach $19 billion by 2018
According to a new report, the recent increase in food borne illnesses will drive the testing market to staggering new heights.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Kraft plans to release its first earnings report as an independent company
After splitting itself in two, a newly focused Kraft has high hopes for the coming year.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Federal and State Investigators respond to Wegmans spinach recall
Federal and state investigators have begun looking into a voluntary spinach recall announced by Wegmans.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 2, 2012 -
The FDA labels mangoes 'high risk' after outbreaks
After this years salmonella outbreaks from contaminated mangos, the FDA has labeled the fruits 'high risk' and increased inspections.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Is the U.S. food safety system broken?
According to new statistics, instances of foodborne illness doubled in the past year leaving experts scratching their heads.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Are pasteurized cantaloupes the answer?
After cantaloupes were found to be the cause of the nation's worst foodborne illness outbreak, new research is trying to make sure it never happens again.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Mars leads the charge for U.S. sugar reform
As part of a coalition of candy manufacturers, Mars has been pumping a lot of money into lobbying efforts to repeal current U.S. sugar policy.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Soy and milk protein market estimated to double by 2018
A new report estimates the global soy and milk protein market will increase to $13 billion by 2018.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Meat processing resilient in the face of Sandy
Sandy may have delayed meat processors along the East Coast, but most will be back to business by Wednesday.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Mondelēz and PepsiCo close facilities ahead of Hurricane Sandy
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia facilities were closed as managers prepared for the massive storm.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Do audits tell the whole story?
A new article posits that safety and production audits may not be all that effective.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 29, 2012 -
New plan would tax energy drinks in France
France's legislative body has recently proposed a tax on energy drinks to help fix a social security deficit.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Counterfeit food becoming increasingly more common
New reports show a serious gap in food safety due to an increased proliferation of counterfeit foods.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Cereal industry snapshot shows signs of health consciousness
A new report shows that major cereal companies have been moving in the right direction concerning improvements for child health.
By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 26, 2012