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Hostess recalls brownies due to missing information on packaging

"Contains" statement does not list egg as an allergen

August 14, 2018

Hostess Brands, LLC has recalled packages of its Cookies 'n Crème Brownies that do not list egg as an allergen in the "Contains" statement.

Recalls

Ginger treats recalled due to undeclared sulfites

Ginger slice packages were distributed nationwide

Casey Laughman

August 13, 2018

Country Favor Inc. has announced it is recalling its 7-ounce packages of “Best Taste Brand Snack Ginger Sliced” food treats because they contain undeclared sulfites.

Regulatory Watch

AMS clarifies honey packer obligations

Previous rule was deemed ambiguous

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2018

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has clari?ed its ?nal rule governing inspection and certi?cation of processed fruits, vegetables, and miscellaneous products regarding Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.

Manufacturing News

New bioengineering labels are on the way

Labels will show foods are compliant with disclosure standards

Wayne Labs

August 8, 2018

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed three sets of symbols to be used on labels of products compliant with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

IDFA honors dairy companies, trucking ops with worker safety awards

August 3, 2018

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it recognized more than 50 dairy company operations for their outstanding achievements in worker safety. Each operation or plant received the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award in a program that has highlighted workplace safety in U.S. dairy companies for 15 years.

Maple Leaf Foods installs controlled atmosphere stunning technology at Edmonton poultry facility

The CAS technology is a humane system that will ensure birds are fully insensible prior to processing.

August 1, 2018

Maple Leaf Foods, Canada, announced plans to invest approximately $28 million to transition its Edmonton, Canada, poultry processing facility to world-class controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) technology.

Beyond Meat Opens New State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

Los Angeles facility will be dedicated to expanding research footprint and fueling progress toward building “meat” from plants

August 1, 2018

Seven-times the size of its existing facility, the Innovation Center supports the company’s Rapid & Relentless Innovation initiative, the goal of which is to continuously iterate the company’s products until they are indistinguishable from their animal protein equivalent.

Auburn University researchers work to ensure safety of local foods movement

Maggie Smith

July 27, 2018

One of the obstacles to further growth is making sure that locally produced foods are produced and distributed safely.

Mobile app helps dairy producers track trends

Animate anionic mineral supplement delivers the critical minerals needed to help cows optimize calcium metabolism through proper pre-partum acidification.

July 25, 2018

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Quincy, Ill., introduced the new Animate app, a free mobile app that allows dairy producers to track critical pre-fresh metrics over time.