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Campbell Supports GMO Labeling Standard

Campbell believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers about the issue

January 13, 2016

Campbell Soup Company announced its support for the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

New Dietary Guidelines Puts Power in Consumer Hands

Information on added sugars is key to implementing guidelines

January 12, 2016

A national survey conducted by the Alliance's Healthy Americas Institute found that one in two Hispanics (53%) and non-Hispanic blacks (51%), compared to 37% of non-Hispanic whites, report that they daily or weekly drink soda or pop that contains sugar.

General Mills Acquires EPIC Provisions

Premium meat snacks business expands company's natural and organic portfolio

January 11, 2016

General Mills, Inc. said that it has acquired EPIC Provisions, a rapidly growing, premium meat snacks company based in Austin, Texas.

Nestlé to Use 100% Cage-Free Eggs for All U.S. Food Products by 2020

World’s largest food company reinforces commitment to improving animal welfare and meeting consumer demand for responsibly-sourced products

January 8, 2016

The move represents yet another example of Nestlé’s commitment to the health, care and welfare of animals raised for food.

General Mills Acquires Brazilian Yogurt Maker Carolina

Carolina is especially known for its strong regional yogurt brands, Carolina, VeryGurt and Gluck

January 8, 2016

Carolina is a family-owned Brazilian company established in 1969. A leading regional dairy products producer, Carolina is especially known for its strong regional yogurt brands, Carolina, VeryGurt and Gluck.

Rindom Named Chief Administrative Officer at MGP

Rindom has held a series of increasingly important roles since joining the company in 1980

January 7, 2016

MGP, a producer of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, announced that Dave Rindom has been named to serve as vice president and chief administrative officer of the company effective immediately

Investment Group to Take Controlling Interest in Lucky Jack

Jillian Michaels leads group set to direct future of artisanal coffee brand

January 7, 2016

Lucky Jack®Organic Coffee Co. announced that Jillian Michaels is leading an investment group that has just taken controlling interest in the company. Lucky Jack plans to expand distribution of its unique, artisanal iced brewed coffee.

Papa John’s Commits to Antibiotic-Free Poultry

Pizza company to meet goal by summer 2016

January 6, 2016

Papa John’s announced that its grilled chicken pizza toppings and chicken poppers will consist of poultry that is raised without human and animal antibiotics, as well as fed a 100% vegetarian diet, by summer 2016.

Wixon Names Otto to Organization

Zak Otto Joins Wixon as Technical R&D Manager for Protein

January 6, 2016

Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, has named Zak Otto as Technical R&D Manager for the company’s Protein Division.