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Taiwan Again Bans U.S. Beef Imports
January 5, 2010 4:14 am | News | CommentsTAIPEI, Taiwan (Canadian Press) — Taiwanese lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban imports of some kinds of U.S. beef over concerns about mad cow disease, reversing an earlier deal the government had negotiated with Washington. The legislature's move to reinstate a ban on U.S. ground beef and offal reflects public concern that Taiwanese health officials lack sufficient safeguards to prevent mad cow disease.
FDA Seeks To Shut Down NJ Cheese Maker
January 5, 2010 4:14 am | News | CommentsPASSAIC, N.J. (AP) — Federal food safety officials want to shut down a New Jersey-based cheese producer, alleging the company has failed to correct unsanitary conditions and that recent inspections turned up cheeses contaminated with Listeria. The FDA filed a complaint Monday in U.S.
Nestle Reopens Zimbabwe Site After Gov't Assurance
January 5, 2010 4:13 am | News | CommentsGENEVA (AP) — Nestle SA, the world's biggest food and drink company, said Tuesday it has reopened a production site in Zimbabwe's capital after receiving reassurance from the government concerning the safety of its staff. Nestle closed its factory in Harare last month after government officials and authorities made an unannounced visit and ordered milk trucks to be unloaded.
Ag Industry Under Attack—Is Food Manufacturing Next?
January 4, 2010 4:49 am | by Jeff Simmons, President of Elanco Animal Health | Articles | CommentsWhile stories critical of the ag industry are nothing new, there has been a recent flurry of coverage related to agricultural production. This time, critics are attacking the technologies that allow farmers to produce food more efficiently. Recently, the movie Food, Inc. , Time magazine’s cover story “The Real Cost of Cheap Food,” and the book The Omnivore’s Dilemma have all aimed to cast doubt on the integrity of America’s agri-food system.
Pilgrim's Pride Pays $4.5M To End Immigrant Probe
January 4, 2010 4:42 am | News | CommentsUntitled Document ANABELLE GARAY Associated Press Writer - January 4, 2010 DALLAS, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Attorney's Office says it will not prosecute Pilgrim's Pride Corp. for immigration violations and has dropped an investigation into workers at the chicken producer's plants.
Pilgrim's Pride Completes Reorganization
January 4, 2010 4:41 am | News | CommentsPITTSBURG, Texas, (PRNewswire-FirstCall) — Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGPDQ) announced on December 28, 2009 that the company and six of its subsidiaries have emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a 13-month restructuring. In connection with its emergence, the company has entered into a $1.
Cadbury Bidding War Speculation Mounts
January 4, 2010 4:40 am | News | CommentsLONDON (AP) — Speculation of a bidding war for British candy maker Cadbury PLC mounted on Monday after Swiss food group Nestle agreed to sell off its majority stake in eyecare unit Alcon and announced a smaller-than-anticipated share buyback program. Analysts suggested that Nestle could be clearing its decks in preparation to counter a hostile 9.
Smithfield Sells 2 'Non-Core Businesses'
January 4, 2010 4:39 am | News | CommentsSMITHFIELD, Va. (AP) — Smithfield Foods Inc. has sold two companies as part of its plan to divest non-core businesses. The nation's largest hog producer and processor announced Monday that it has completed the sales of RMH Foods LLC and Maverick Food Company Limited. Smithfield says a group of investors led by the Rocke family acquired RMH Foods.
Citrus Growers Struggling To Save Industry
January 4, 2010 4:38 am | News | CommentsSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Citrus growers are starting out the new decade in what many of them view as their final fight for survival. The threat from so-called citrus greening — also called Huanglongbing or yellow dragon disease — is so great that growers, who by nature grouse at any levy on their fruit, have voted to further tax themselves to pay for the international last stand against the tree killer.
Demand For Microwave Pacakaging Jumps
January 4, 2010 4:37 am | News | CommentsCleveland, OH (The Freedonia Group, Inc.) — The demand for microwave packaging is projected to climb 7.0 percent annually to $2.4 billion in 2013 , driven by consumer demand for convenient meal options, the ubiquitousness of microwave ovens and rapid growth for foods developed specifically for microwave preparation.
Drive Scrappage Scheme
January 4, 2010 4:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsA unique initiative makes the latest in variable speed drive technology an even more cost-effective solution for helping manufacturers’ reduce energy bills. From January 2010, IMO Precision Controls will operate a Drives Scrappage Scheme—the company’s own version of the Government’s ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme—which will allow customers to swap old for new at a reduced cost, while ensuring that the scrapped drives will be responsibly disposed of.
Combustible Gas Detection Web Video
January 4, 2010 4:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe IR4000 Multi-Point Combustible Gas Detection System Calibration Demo is now available online. The 3-D web demo takes you inside a gas compressor facility, shows the appropriate placement of the system’s multiple IR400 Gas Detectors and explains how to gas check, zero and calibrate the systems multiple detectors utilizing the IR4000M Monitor.
Laundry Bags
January 4, 2010 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Econobag line of laundry route and counter bags has been developed for textile rental companies, drycleaners and on-premise laundry operations for delivering clean linens and picking up soiled, the line features 30" x 40" laundry route bags and 22" x 28" counter bags, both available in a choice of sturdy Econobag 150 denier polyester, standard duty 200 denier nylon or heavy duty 400 denier nylon for strength, cleanability and resistance to mold and mildew.
Nestle Closes Facility To Ensure Workers' Security
December 23, 2009 7:13 am | News | CommentsVEVEY, Switzerland (AP) — Nestle SA, the world's biggest food and drink company, said Wednesday it has temporarily closed its production site in the Zimbabwe capital because employee security is no longer guaranteed. Nestle's factory in Harare on Saturday received an unannounced visit from Zimbabwean government officials and authorities who forced it to unload a truck of milk, the company said.
Food Manufacturing: Top 10 Stories Of 2009
December 22, 2009 8:19 am | Articles | CommentsWith 2009 but a distant memory, Food Manufacturing brings you our requisite top ten list, complete with 2009's most-viewed stories and videos.
Jones Soda Reviews Buyout Offer
December 22, 2009 4:40 am | News | CommentsSEATTLE (AP) — Jones Soda Co. said Monday its board will review a buyout offer from Big Red Holdings Corp. that amounts to less than half of the company's market capitalization. Privately held soft drink maker Big Red has offered 30 cents per share in cash for Jones Soda, marking a 55 percent discount to the stock's 66-cent closing price Monday.
Lawmaker Wants To Relax Food Regulations
December 22, 2009 4:39 am | News | CommentsCASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Legislation that eased restrictions on cottage food businesses in Wyoming has touched off a debate over government's role in overseeing homemade food products. Some health officials worry rules that allow home-produced foods to be sold without inspection at farmers' markets and roadside stands expose people to risk from food-borne illness and unlabeled allergens.
ConAgra Profit Up On Consumer Foods Gains
December 22, 2009 4:38 am | News | CommentsPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — ConAgra Foods Inc.'s profit jumped 43 percent in the second quarter as the popularity of its foods continued to grow with frugal shoppers. The company, which makes Chef Boyardee, Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice products, raised its full-year guidance for the second time in three months based on the strong performance.
Pepsi Not Advertising In 2010 Super Bowl
December 22, 2009 4:37 am | News | CommentsMILWAUKEE (AP) — Pepsi's Super Bowl streak is over after a 23-year run. Ads for the drinks won't appear in next year's Super Bowl on CBS. Instead, the company plans to shift ad dollars to a new marketing effort that's mostly online. Pepsi was one of the biggest advertisers in this year's game and has advertised every year since 1987.
EPA, USDA Push Farmers To Use Coal Waste
December 22, 2009 4:35 am | News | CommentsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The federal government is encouraging farmers to spread a chalky waste from coal-fired power plants on their fields to loosen and fertilize soil even as it considers regulating coal wastes for the first time. The material is produced by power plant "scrubbers" that remove acid rain causing sulfur dioxide from plant emissions.
