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Bellisio Foods Buys Overhill Farms for $80M
May 15, 2013 12:33 pm | News | CommentsFrozen foods supplier Overhill Farms has agreed to be purchased for approximately $80 million by Bellisio Foods, allowing the company to expand its position in the frozen entree and snack markets. Overhill announced in August that it was considering strategic options. Often this includes a potential sale of a company.
House Panel Set To Approve Food Stamp Cuts
May 15, 2013 12:32 pm | by MARY CLARE JALONICK,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe House Agriculture Committee is considering a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. The cuts are part of massive legislation that costs almost $100 billion annually and would set policy for farm subsidies, rural programs and the food aid. The House panel started work on the legislation Wednesday, one day after the Senate Agriculture Committee approved its version.
Consumer Trends: A Cheesy Wedding Tradition
May 15, 2013 12:00 pm | News | CommentsMove over cupcakes and cake-pops, this season's tastiest wedding trend has officially arrived, wedding cheese cakes. Elegant wheels of cheese stack up to create a savory spin on the classic wedding cake and offer couples a tasty way to personalize their special day.
The Hidden Cost of Summer Heat
May 15, 2013 11:37 am | by Megan Browning, Big Ass Fans | Articles | CommentsUncomfortable working conditions lead to heat-related illnesses and decreased productivity, which negatively affect the bottom line of the business. When working conditions become distracting and debilitating to workers, personal comfort must be addressed to regain lost productivity.
Monster Shares Gain Some Traction
May 15, 2013 9:41 am | News | CommentsMonster Beverage shares are gaining some traction less than a week after the energy drink maker reported disappointing first-quarter results and a slowdown in sales. Last Wednesday, Monster Beverage Corp. said that its quarterly profit fell as it was hurt by distributor termination obligations, foreign currency exchange rates and legal costs tied to regulatory matters and litigation regarding its namesake drink.
Americans Eating More Smoked Seafood
May 15, 2013 9:39 am | by CLARKE CANFIELD,Associated Press | News | CommentsThere's no smoke and mirrors about it — Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to. And that demand — part of a larger trend of infusing everything from salts and cocktails to fruit and teas with a kiss of smoky flavor — has smoked seafood producers like Maine's Ducktrap River moving fast to expand production.
Senate Panel Approves Farm Bill
May 15, 2013 9:38 am | by MARY CLARE JALONICK,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers. The legislation approved 15-5 includes concessions to Southern rice and peanut farmers, thanks to a new top Republican on the committee, Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran.
Study: Poultry Drug Increases Levels of Arsenic in Chicken
May 15, 2013 9:36 am | News | CommentsChickens likely raised with arsenic-based drugs result in chicken meat that has higher levels of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Hellmann’s Mayo Turns 100
May 15, 2013 9:34 am | by MAE ANDERSON,Associated Press | News | CommentsA lot changes in 100 years, but the key to Hellmann's success may be that not much has changed for the mayonnaise. To celebrate Hellman's centennial birthday, owner Unilever is launching a marketing campaign to drum up attention for the country's top-selling mayonnaise, whose formula remains almost the same as it was a century ago. Media spending is undisclosed, but it's the largest ever campaign for the brand.
Photo of the Day: Weddings Get Cheesy
May 15, 2013 9:32 am | News | CommentsMove over cupcakes and cake-pops, this season's tastiest wedding trend has officially arrived, wedding cheese cakes. Elegant wheels of California cheese stack up to create a savory spin on the classic wedding cake and offer couples a tasty way to personalize their special day.
Five Reasons to Adopt a PLM System
May 15, 2013 9:17 am | by Chuck Cimalore, CTO and Co-founder, Omnify Software | Articles | CommentsThe availability of PLM systems specifically designed for the small to mid-size market has helped to alleviate concerns and opened a door for Small to Mid-size Manufacturing Businesses (SMBs) to be able to take advantage of PLM, and realize the same benefits as their larger counterparts.
A New Use for Tea
May 15, 2013 9:17 am | by CNN | Videos | CommentsOn celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's new television show "Parts Unknown," a chef in Myanmar introduces Bourdain to a new way to consume tea — by eating it. The tea salad is served at a Morning Star tea house and consists of fermented tea leaves.
High Speed Dispersers
May 15, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsHigh Speed Dispersers are suitable for high-volume mixing in vessels up to 6,000 gallons or larger.
Full Profile Insertion Flow Meter
May 15, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe Full Profile Insertion (FPI) Mag Flow Meter is the industry's only hot tap full profile insertion flow meter available.
Barbecue Bag for Meats and Veggies
May 15, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sira-Cook™ Supreme™ bag can be used in a conventional oven or on a griddle, hot-plate or barbecue.
Daily Sound Bite: FDA Releases Food Defense Tool
May 14, 2013 12:47 pm | News | CommentsThe FDA has released the Food Defense Plan Builder, a comprehensive, easy-to-use software program designed to help owners and operators of food facilities develop customized plans to minimize the risk of intentional contamination at their plants.
FDA Releases Tool To Help Prevent Intential Contamination
May 14, 2013 12:41 pm | News | CommentsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new tool to help bolster the food industry’s defense measures against an act of intentional food contamination. The Food Defense Plan Builder is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software program designed to help owners and operators of food facilities develop customized plans to minimize the risk of intentional contamination at their individual food facilities.
Opposition to Dairy Supply Management Grows
May 14, 2013 12:37 pm | News | CommentsAs the House and Senate Agriculture Committees prepare to write a new Farm Bill this week, the list of organizations opposed to a proposed dairy program continues to grow. Nearly 150 organizations and businesses across the food chain, from farmers and food manufacturers to food retailers and consumers, have signed letters to members of Congress urging them to oppose the "Dairy Market Stabilization Program" (DMSP).
Senate Considers Massive Farm Bill
May 14, 2013 12:35 pm | by MARY CLARE JALONICK,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe legislation the Senate Agriculture Committee is considering Tuesday makes concessions to Southern rice and peanut farmers, thanks to a new top Republican on the committee, Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran. The bill eliminates $5 billion in annual subsidies called direct payments that are important to those Southern farmers but makes it easier for them to receive alternate subsidies if prices dip.
Study Questions How Sharply We Should Cut the Salt
May 14, 2013 12:33 pm | by LAURAN NEERGAARD,AP Medical Writer | 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.
