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FDA Detains OJ Imports After Finding Fungicide
January 27, 2012 3:41 pm | by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | News | Comments
The Food and Drug Administration has detained several shipments of imported orange juice after finding traces of an illegal fungicide. The government says the juice is safe to drink. But the fungicide, carbendazim, is not approved for use in the United States, so any juice that contains traces of it must be detained. It is used in other countries to combat mold on orange trees.
Taco Bell Rings In Breakfast
January 27, 2012 3:55 pm | by BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press | News | Comments
Yo quiero Taco Bell breakfast burrito! The Mexican-style fast-food chain that's best...
M.A.S.H. Diner Deal Revived
January 27, 2012 11:29 am | by JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press | News | Comments
The sale of a hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series "M-A-S-H" is sizzling again....
Farmers Eager For Right To Kill Attacking Wolves
January 27, 2012 11:04 am | by JOHN FLESHER and STEVE KARNOWSKI, Associated Press | News | Comments
A legal shield that has protected gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region for nearly...
Deli Sandwich Pulled For Listeria
January 27, 2012 4:05 pm | News | CommentsM.E. Thompson, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL is recalling its Anytime Deli Turkey & Ham Sub Sandwich, UPC 0543200194, with an expiration date of January 19th and January 22nd because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Vt. Farm Purchases State Mobile Poultry Processor
January 27, 2012 3:59 pm | News | CommentsA Vermont farm has bought the state's mobile poultry processing unit for $61,000. The owners of Tangletown Farm in Middlesex say the unit will allow them to expand their business and play a larger role in Vermont agriculture. Lila Bennett and David Robb say they're working on a plan that will allow other small farms to use the unit.
50 Percent Of Food Inspections Failed In China In 2011
January 27, 2012 3:57 pm | News | CommentsAsiaInspection, a leading provider of quality control services for businesses importing from Asia, today announces the AsiaInspection 2011 Q4 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of Asia-based manufacturing and the quality control services industry.
Consumer Trends: Top Trends In Whole Grains
January 27, 2012 3:31 pm | News | CommentsAs consumers increasingly realize the importance of eating whole grains as part of a healthy diet, Bob’s Red Mill has seen a number of somewhat surprising foods gain in popularity. In fact, based on sales and customer feedback, the long-time leading provider of whole grain foods has identified five products as stars that are expected to rise even higher in 2012.
Ozone Generator
January 27, 2012 11:55 am | Products | CommentsThe AC Series ozone generating system provides silent corona discharge ozone generating technology in a compact package.
New Zealand Anxious As Chinese Buy Dairy Farms
January 27, 2012 11:43 am | by NICK PERRY, Associated Press | News | CommentsChinese investors are buying New Zealand farmland for the first time as economic ties with the Asian powerhouse grow ever deeper, sparking considerable anxiety in a country where livelihoods are heavily reliant on agriculture. New Zealand's government Friday approved the sale of 16 dairy farms to a company controlled by the Shanghai Pengxin Group, run by wealthy property developer Jiang Zhaobai. Pengxin hasn't revealed how much it is paying but says its total investment will be more than 200 million New Zealand dollars ($164 million).
Wheat Farmers Support Labeling GMOs
January 27, 2012 11:33 am | by SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press | News | CommentsSome Washington state wheat farmers have thrown their support behind legislation requiring labeling of genetically modified foods, giving food safety advocates fresh hope that lawmakers also will get behind the bill. They haven't been receptive to the idea in the past, and lawmakers at the national level and in more than a dozen states have rejected similar proposals in the past year.
Photo Of The Day: Labeling GMOs
January 27, 2012 10:35 am | Articles | CommentsA bill proposed in Washington state to require labeling of genetically modified foods has a new group of supporters this year — wheat farmers — giving food safety advocates fresh hope that lawmakers will get behind the effort. Those so-called "foodies" have been pushing legislation to require labeling for years, both at the national level and in statehouses around the country, and in nearly all cases they've been soundly rejected.
Ultrasonic Guillotine Cutter
January 26, 2012 9:21 am | Products | CommentsThe WRQ 0400 US ultrasonic cross-cutting guillotine device is made for bar production. The devise is designed for products that are difficult to cut, such as bars, cakes and pet food. The system uses ultrasonic technology to cut product arriving in mass ropes into individual bars and applies minimum stress and pressure while cutting to preserve product quality.
Grocery Market To Reach $4.9 Trillion By 2015
January 26, 2012 7:20 am | News | CommentsSan Jose, Calif. (PRWEB) — Worldwide grocery retail industry witnessed several trends that are anticipated to shape future growth patterns of the market. Introduction of the new retail formats (such as superstores), improvement in customer service and store design, incorporation of innovative technologies, and focus on selling ethnic and organic products are some of the trends witnessed in the industry.
Monsanto Shareholders Reject Study On GMO Risk
January 26, 2012 7:15 am | News | CommentsST. LOUIS (AP) — Shareholders of Monsanto Co. on Tuesday voted down a proposed study of how the company's genetically engineered crops, or GMOs, may pose financial and legal risks to the seed giant. They also reelected four of the company's directors and approved compensation packages during the annual meeting.
Sierra Nevada Expands To East Coast
January 26, 2012 7:10 am | News | CommentsRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — West Coast craft beer-maker Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is opening a production site in North Carolina to expand its East Coast reach. The Chico, Calif.-based company said Wednesday it chose a site along the French Broad River 12 miles south of Asheville as the home of its East Coast brewery.
Kan. Farmers Claim $1 Billion After Drought
January 26, 2012 7:05 am | News | CommentsHUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Kansas farmers have already claimed a record amount in crop insurance for losses suffered during a lingering drought last year, and the claims are expected to surpass $1 billion, a federal agriculture official said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its weekly report it had paid $987.
Meat Execs Face Federal Indictment
January 26, 2012 7:01 am | News | CommentsKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two Kansas men face federal charges accusing them of selling adulterated poultry products. A grand jury has indicted Craig Cunningham, of Leawood, and his son, Jason Cunningham, of Olathe, for allegedly conspiring to sell poultry products in 2008 that were unhealthy and unfit for human food, or prepared under unsanitary conditions.
Salmon Destroyed After FDA Finds Listeria
January 26, 2012 3:55 am | News | CommentsSILVER SPRING, Md. (FDA) — A Maine food processing and storage company destroyed its cold smoked salmon product under the supervision of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes within the firm’s facility and on processing equipment Based on conditions at Mill Stream Corp.
