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Beef Plant Courts Laid-Off Workers
May 17, 2013 12:02 pm | News | Commentsbeef processing plant in the South Dakota city of Yankton is recruiting dozens of workers laid off from their jobs at the Northern Beef Packers plant. Representatives from the Cimpl's beef plant in Yankton conducted job interviews in Aberdeen on Tuesday and had more scheduled Wednesday.
Buffet Backs Off Mondelez International
May 17, 2013 12:00 pm | by JOSH FUNK, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWarren Buffett's company sold off some of its stake in snack food maker Mondelez International Inc. on Wednesday. Berkshire Hathaway cut its Mondelez stake to 7 million shares from 12.8 million at the end of 2012. It also trimmed its Kraft Foods investment slightly to 1.6 million shares from 1.67 million shares.
Consumer Trends: Encouraging Women To Eat Healthy
May 17, 2013 12:00 pm | News | CommentsThis year, Mother's Day kicked off the 14th annual National Women's Health Week (May 12 – 18), which includes National Women's Checkup Day (May 13). This national week-long observance promotes healthy eating, regular activity and mental health.
Daily Sound Bite: Wine with a Cause
May 17, 2013 11:18 am | News | CommentsSince late 2011, the Murphy-Goode Winery in California's Sonoma County wine country has donated over $100,000 to Operation Homefront, an organization that gives financial assistance to military families in need. The winery and its distributors donate a portion of profits to the organization.
Attracting Talent: A Lesson in Battling Perception
May 17, 2013 11:08 am | by Maria Ferrante, Vice President, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI | Articles | CommentsFood manufacturers and other processors face many challenges when seeking to place young professionals in engaging, stable positions that require strong mechatronics skills and problem-solving capabilities as well as backgrounds in math and science.
NC House Votes to Block Obesity Lawsuits
May 17, 2013 10:01 am | News | CommentsA majority in the North Carolina House voted Wednesday night for legislation that would bar civil law suits against food producers, manufacturers and marketers on claims long-term consumption led to weight gain and obesity-related health problems.
ND Pasta Plant to Restart Production
May 17, 2013 9:59 am | News | Commentsformer Noodles by Leonardo plant in Cando will start producing pasta again next week after six months of closed doors. The facility is now owned by Cando Pasta LLC, a partnership of local businessmen Jim and Bruce Gibbens and two other investors. The plant should have as many as 20 employees later this month and as many as 40 by next year.
Wineries Raise a Glass to Veterans
May 17, 2013 9:53 am | by MICHELLE LOCKE, Associated Press | News | CommentsIf you're looking to raise a glass to veterans this Memorial Day you might consider filling it with wine that will raise funds for them, too. A number of wineries are making the veterans-and-vines connection. And if you're not so fine on wine, there's even a liquor — Wild Turkey — that's gotten into the spirit with a Boots and Bourbon campaign.
AB InBev Abandons Plans to Acquire Czech Brewer
May 17, 2013 9:51 am | News | CommentsBrewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev says it no longer has plans to acquire Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar, with whom it has been fighting a long legal battle over the use of the "Budweiser" brand. Frank Hellwig, legal director for AB InBev, says "we don't have any plans, or intention, or desire to buy Budvar" as a way of solving the dispute.
Organic Industry Grows with Consumer Demand
May 17, 2013 9:48 am | by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | News | CommentsTensions between conventional and organic agriculture boiled over this week during a late-night House Agriculture Committee debate on a sweeping farm bill that has for decades propped up traditional crops and largely ignored organics.
Cheaper Equipment Isn’t Always Less Expensive
May 17, 2013 9:11 am | by Carol Thorsen, Wynright Corporation | Articles | CommentsThe difference between shopping at a general site and one that specializes in warehouse and industrial equipment and supplies is that with the latter you can explain what you need, ask questions and ensure that when the products are delivered they’ll actually work in your application.
Food Safety at the Grocery Store
May 17, 2013 9:11 am | by NBC | Videos | CommentsFood safety at the plant and consumer levels are much-discussed factors in securing the food supply and ensuring public health. But what about safety in the middle of the supplychain — at the grocery store? Dateline's Supermarket Sweep investigates the food safety standards at food retailers.
LPS® FOODLUBE Hi-Torque Gear Oil NSF® H1 By LPS Laboratories
May 17, 2013 8:55 am | Videos | CommentsLPS® FOODLUBE Hi-Torque oils are fully synthetic, high performance gear oils available in viscosity grades: ISO VG 220 and 460. The FOODLUBE Hi-Torque range of tenacious, EP gear oils contain additives to boost performance and improve adhesion. They are ideal for use in food, pharmaceutical, and other clean environments where NSF® H1 lubricants are required.
Photo of the Day: Study Shakes Up Salt Recommendations
May 17, 2013 8:00 am | News | CommentsThe Institute of Medicine said Tuesday there's no evidence that cutting well below established guidelines offers any benefit — even though that's recommended for certain people at high risk of heart disease. There are some suggestions that going way too low might harm certain patients.
Low Temperature Chillers
May 17, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsIceman Low Temperature Chillers are now available with operating temperatures from -20°F to +20°F (-29°C to -7°C) and nominal capacities up to 12 tons in both air- and water-cooled condensing.
Flow Meters for Hazardous Locations
May 17, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCoriolis Flow Meters are CSA/cUS certified for use in Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D hazardous locations.
Robot Hardware Platform & Software Controller
May 17, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has launched Gemini 4, a new Delta robot hardware platform and software controller.
Kosher & Halal Industries Under Siege in Poland
May 16, 2013 12:15 pm | News | CommentsAfter Polish animal rights activists succeeded in banning "barbaric" religious slaughter methods used in kosher and halal production — the process involves slashing the throats of conscious animals and letting them bleed out — religious and industry supporters are coming together to fight the changes.
NC House OKs Blocking Obesity Lawsuits
May 16, 2013 12:07 pm | News | CommentsLegislation that attempts to prevent people from suing North Carolina food manufacturers, sellers and advertisers by claiming their products made them overweight has passed one General Assembly chamber. A majority in the House voted Wednesday night for legislation that would bar civil actions against food producers and marketers on claims long-term consumption led to weight gain and obesity-related health problems.
Flowers Foods 1Q Net Income More Than Doubles
May 16, 2013 12:05 pm | News | CommentsFlowers Foods' first-quarter net income more than doubled thanks to a large gain related to its acquisition of the Sara Lee business in California. The baked goods company, which is best known for its Tastykake products and is pursuing some of Hostess' major bread brands, earned $113.3 million, or 81 cents per share, for the period ended April 20. That's up sharply from $37.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year ago.
