Tyson Foods shuts plant with loss of 400 jobs
Tyson Foods has closed a plant in Iowa with the loss of 400 jobs because there is too much beef production capacity in the region.
Archives for August 16, 2015
Bolthouse Farms expands juice offering under new leadership
Bolthouse Farms is advancing its on-trend mission to make fresh products more available by expanding its fresh juice and salad dressing offerings under a new president and general manager.
Soylent case reignites debate over Prop 65: 'It's basically extortion,' claims attorney
LA-based Soylent says it “stands by the quality and safety” of its meal substitutes, after being threatened with legal action alleging its Soylent 1.5 powders contain risky levels of heavy metals and that the company failed to warn consumers of the risks.
More grab-and-go, high-protein breakfast items needed to fight chronic diseases, researcher says
New research showing high protein breakfasts can prevent weight gain, curb hunger pangs and stabilize glucose levels reveals unmet needs in the marketplace and opportunities for packaged food manufacturers, according to the lead investigator.
US looks to Mexico for pork sales
The US is targeting Mexico for pork exports in an attempt to retain its market share.