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Consumer Trends: Consumers Down 23 Gallons of Coffee per Year
December 2, 2013 12:00 pm | News | CommentsWhether served hot or over ice, or made by drip, French Press, N'Espresso or Keurig, each of us downs about 23 gallons of java a year, and those numbers are rising across the planet. More Americans are willing to buy premium, single-origin beans and to brew their cups carefully.
Idaho Company Appeals Order to Pay $1M to Tyson Fresh Meats
December 2, 2013 11:57 am | News | CommentsHollifield Ranches is appealing a ruling in bankruptcy court saying it must pay nearly $1 million after breaching a cattle-feeding contract. The company filed the appeal last week in U.S. District Court in Boise after a judge ordered it to pay Tyson Fresh Meats $958,442.
Bidding War for Australian Dairy Processor Worries Saputo Investors
December 2, 2013 11:54 am | by Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press | News | CommentsFor almost 60 years, Saputo has quietly built its business from a family of cheesemakers into the top ten of the world's largest dairy empires. But the company's reputation is being put to the test in a very public battle for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter — Australia's oldest dairy.
Brewing Up Holiday Cheer
December 2, 2013 11:51 am | by MICHAEL FELBERBAUM, Associated Press | News | CommentsGone are the days when only a bottle of wine — or maybe a bottle of the hard stuff — would suffice as a gift to bring your holiday party host. Today, craft beers have the respect they deserve, opening up tons of fresh ways to share the cheer this season.
Wis. Chef Ordered to Cease Restaurant Pork Sales
December 2, 2013 10:12 am | News | CommentsThe Wisconsin State Journal reported that the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection sent a letter dated Nov. 11 to chef Dan Fox ordering his Fox Heritage Farms to stop selling "misbranded multiple ingredient meat products, specifically pork."
Construction Nearly Finished on Bel Brands Cheese Plant
December 2, 2013 10:09 am | News | CommentsConstruction is finishing up on a new cheese plant in Brookings, S.D. The Bel Brands USA plant director tells the Brookings Register the plant is on track to start production in July and the operation is moving into the hiring and equipment testing phases.
Australia Blocks $3.1B Takeover Bid by ADM for GrainCorp
December 2, 2013 10:07 am | by ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press | News | CommentsAustralia blocked the 3.4 billion Australian dollar ($3.1 billion) takeover bid by U.S. food giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. for GrainCorp Ltd. Treasurer Joe Hockey said he rejected the 100 percent takeover of GrainCorp because it would not be in the Australian national interest.
Calif. Beef Recall Case Settles for $155M
December 2, 2013 10:04 am | by GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press | News | CommentsA California slaughterhouse, a meat-packing facility and two companies that provided loans to the operations have agreed to settlements after allegations of inhumane treatment led to a massive recall that included beef sold to the National School Lunch Program.
Limited Whiskey Sells for $4K per Bottle
December 2, 2013 9:58 am | by BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press | News | CommentsLimited-edition offerings have become commonplace as American whiskey makers dabble in new flavors to lure customers. But the latest introduction by Michter's Distillery LLC breaks into a pricing stratosphere that could reverberate across the industry.
Photo of the Day: A $350 Shot
December 2, 2013 9:53 am | News | CommentsWhiskey fans including celebrities and corporate chiefs are angling to snatch up limited stocks of Michter's Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey, paying nearly $4,000 per bottle. Shots won't come cheap, either, fetching an expected $350 a pop.
Could Your Breakfast Give You Cancer?
December 2, 2013 8:00 am | by ABC News | Videos | CommentsThe FDA is warning consumers that some cooking preparation methods may cause cancer. Dr. Richard Besser discusses the details from the warning, which cautions that breakfast foods like burnt toast and dark hash browns have been linked to cancer.
Eye on Energy: Harnessing the Latest Energy Tracking Technology
December 2, 2013 8:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsEnergy usage continues to be a critical issue in the manufacturing sector, due to concerns over energy costs as well as the need to meet corporate sustainability requirements. But with advanced energy management technology, manufacturers more easily can meet their energy goals.
Food Processing Gloves
December 2, 2013 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsThe VersaTouch® product portfolio features high-performance reusable gloves for managing cut and thermal risks, fully immersible gloves for working in liquid environments and single use gloves for versatile wet and dry applications.
Compact AC Drives
December 2, 2013 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsThe economical PowerFlex 523 AC drive includes flexible features that help users be more competitive.
High Precision Digital Pipettors
December 2, 2013 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsThe Ultra EZpette™ provides both accurate and precise liquid dispensing in a comfortable, ergonomic design.
Daily Sound Bite: Sriracha Shutdown Ruling
November 27, 2013 1:24 pm | News | CommentsAfter weeks of a judicial tug of war, Huy Fong foods, producer of popular Sriracha hot sauce, has been ordered to shut down part of its production facility. Residents in the Irwindale, Calif., neighborhood complained about the smell causing health issues.
Conn. Health Department Warns Against Foodborne Illness this Holiday Season
November 27, 2013 1:13 pm | News | CommentsThe Connecticut Public Health Department is reminding people to be careful preparing food for the holidays so they don't get sick. The state's protection program warns one in six Americans will get food poisoning this year and holiday foods can be risky.
R.I. Drops Liquor Sales Tax
November 27, 2013 1:04 pm | News | CommentsRhode Island is eliminating the state sales tax on certain alcohol products. Beginning Sunday, wine and spirits bought at a Rhode Island liquor store will no longer carry a 7-percent sales tax. The tax will remain for beer and other malt beverages.
Thanksgiving Food Prices Jump in La., Turkey Cost Takes the Cake
November 27, 2013 12:30 pm | News | CommentsThanksgiving dinner costs in Louisiana are up about 9 percent — from $44.35 for a dinner for 10 last year, to $48.50 this year, the LSU AgCenter says. The biggest chunk of that is in the turkey. However, holiday specials are likely to cut that cost.
The Vital Signs of American Manufacturing
November 27, 2013 12:00 pm | by Mike Collins, Author, Saving American Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsShort term improvements in jobs or sales are like a sick person getting some medicine from the doctor and feeling better the next day. A thorough examination of all of the vital signs might show that the patient actually has a debilitating disease. A real assessment of American Manufacturing also requires a longer term examination of manufacturing vital signs.
