China Studies Long-term Impact Of Tainted Milk

BEIJING (AP) — More than one in 10 Chinese children sickened by contaminated milk showed signs of kidney damage six months afterward, researchers have found, raising concerns about the long-term effects of the country's massive food safety scandal. At least six children died and nearly 300,000 children fell ill two years ago after consuming infant formula deliberately contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine in order to fool inspectors testing for protein.

Beverage Industry Trends

This report is based on approximately 71 interviews with sources at various organizations throughout North America, as seen in the figure below. These interviews were conducted with product manufacturers, wholesalers/distributors, and various trade associations representing beverage packaging across North America.

I'm Suing You, And You, And You

We’ve all heard enough talk about Toyota’s recalls and quality control troubles of late, and I’ll do my best to not repeat what’s already been said about the company. Frankly, I’ve grown tired of it, and I’m sure some of you have as well. That said, I heard last week that a Cincinnati couple is starting up a civil class action lawsuit against Toyota for fraud and negligence.

Man Defaces Tiger Woods' Gatorade Photo, Faces Probation

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man who replaced labels on dozens of Gatorade bottles with an image of Tiger Woods and his wife and the word "unfaithful" pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor Friday in an agreement with prosecutors. Jason Kay's attorney said he was trying to provoke thought with the changed labels.

Pepsi Bottler's Shareholders Vote On Acquisition Payment

Refinery Bringing Hope To La. Sugar Growers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After years of fighting storms and flat prices, Louisiana sugar cane growers at the heart of a $2 billion industry are hoping for better financial times as farmers and the food industry unite to get the product from the fields to the consumer in a direct line. Construction is under way on a $190 million sugar refinery near Gramercy, northwest of New Orleans, that will be able to produce 1 million tons of sugar annually.

CA Food Exec Indicted In Tomato Price-Fixing Case

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The former owner of a California food company was indicted Thursday in an alleged price-fixing plot that involved buyers for some of the nation's biggest food chains. A federal grand jury in Sacramento charged Frederick Scott Salyer with racketeering, wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

1-800-Recycling.com Names the Food Manufacturers Wasting Less

LOS ANGELES-- (BUSINESS WIRE) - 1-800-Recycling.com, an interactive nationwide website dedicated to enhancing and democratizing the consumer recycling experience while making practical suggestions about green living, has published an article on its blog that singles out and recognizes some of the food manufacturing companies around the country that have been incorporating green practices into their operations.

Poultry Companies Turned Watershed Into Mess

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Motivated by greed, several Arkansas poultry farms cut corners when getting rid of thousands of tons of waste and allowed it to pollute a sensitive watershed, an attorney for the state argued Thursday. The 11 companies accused of poisoning the Illinois River watershed shared by Oklahoma and Arkansas turned a once-pristine recreational area enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors each year into a "green, slimy mess," Louis Bullock, an attorney for Oklahoma, said during his closing argument.