Regulatory

FDA to Reconsider Safety of BPA in Food Packaging

The action is being taken in response to a petition from the Environmental Defense Fund and others, as well as a new study on the effects of BPA on children.

June 6, 2022

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Industry News

USDA Announces Framework to Transform U.S. Food System

The USDA efforts are expected to create more and better markets, in addition to addressing longstanding issues intensified by the COVID pandemic.

June 3, 2022

Industry News

General Mills Selling Helper and Suddenly Salad Brands

The deal will allow the company to improve its North America Retail segment’s growth profile and increase its focus on specific brands and categories.

June 2, 2022

Industry News

PSSI Announces CEO Retirement and Appointment of Successor

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CEO Dan Taft plans to retire from PSSI at the end of this year, at which time, Doug White will become the company’s president and CEO.

June 1, 2022

Regulatory

Senator Edward J. Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety

The legislation calls for stricter regulation of Generally Recognized as Safe substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess safety of chemicals in America’s food supply.

June 1, 2022

Industry News

FDA Efforts to Result in Millions of Additional Bottles of Infant Formula

Recent steps the FDA has taken will increase the U.S. supply, leading to more infant formula on U.S. store shelves in the coming weeks and months.

May 31, 2022

Industry News

Hershey Opens New R&D Center in Malaysia

The center will fuel product innovation for markets around the world and serve as the company’s AEMEA hub to quickly develop, test, and launch new products.

May 25, 2022

Industry News

Smucker Recalls Select Jif Products Sold in U.S. and Canada

Company issues voluntary recall of more than 45 varieties of Jif peanut butter products distributed in retail stores and other outlets due to potential Salmonella contamination.

May 23, 2022

Processing Equipment

Barry Callebaut, Sargento, Bel Group, Maple Leaf and More in the Headlines

The latest food company news about plant openings, acquisitions, and staff changes proves the industry is continuing its quest for operational excellence.

May 20, 2022

Industry News

Jack Link’s to Expand Iowa Facility

The project will expand warehouse capacity of the existing distribution facility and add an automated storage and retrieval system to improve its capacity and efficiency.

May 20, 2022

Sustainability

Hostess Brands Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report details the company’s responsibility successes, in areas such as sustainability, over the past year, and describes its plans for the future.

May 18, 2022

Industry News

Cargill Planning to Build Soybean Processing Facility in Missouri

The facility will support growing domestic and global demand for oilseeds driven by food, feed, and fuel markets, and offer farmers year-round access to grain markets.

May 17, 2022

Industry News

Bel Group Names Cécile Béliot as Chief Executive Officer

Following his suggested separation of the functions, Antoine Fiévet, current chairman and CEO of the Bel Group, will remain as chairman of the board.

May 16, 2022