More Illnesses Reported From Alaska Dairy's Raw Milk

An outbreak of a serious gastrointestinal illness connected to consumption of raw milk from an Alaska dairy is ongoing, with seven confirmed cases and 11 more that are suspected, state health officials said in a bulletin published Thursday.

Portola Wins 100% Of Kroger Milk Closure Business

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The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has awarded Portola Packaging Inc. 100% of its milk closure business. The company is in the process of converting all of its fresh milk bottle brands to Portola's 38 mm tamper-evident, drop band, plug closure, known as the DBJ. Also included in the conversion are Kroger's juice and tea beverages. Independent consumer research conducted individually by both Kroger and Portola revealed a clear preference for this closure.

PA Health Departments Warn Consumers About Milk From Brunton Dairy

The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Agriculture and the Allegheny County Health Department are advising the public of the possible health risks associated with products, specifically glass-bottled milk, from Brunton Dairy in Aliquippa, Beaver County.

Nevada's 'Rounds' To Make A Stronger Foray Into Wholesale

In the next few weeks, Zack Gilbert expects to announce the lease of a 5,000-square-foot space that will allow the bagel shop recently christened anew as “Rounds” to make a stronger foray into wholesale deliveries.

ABA Files Petition With FDA Seeking Preventative Control Exemption

ABA has filed a citizen petition with seven other trade associations to exempt from compliance or modify the requirements for facilities that are solely engaged in the storage of packaged foods that are not exposed to the environment. “This petition is helpful for bakers of all sizes – large, small and independent family bakers as well as for other food industry sectors,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie.