CFIA: The Pie Guy Brand Pies Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens

The food recall warning issued on February 5, 2014 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Organic Valley Ends 25th Anniversary Year On High Note

February 12, 2014 Organic Valley

Organic Valley, the nation's largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, today announced its 2013 results, rounding up a year of milestones and challenges in which the cooperative celebrated its 25th anniversary, a fire burned down its headquarters, and a study proving that Organic Valley whole milk is nutritionally superior was published in a prestigious scientific journal.

Training.IDDBA.org Brings Free Training To Food Retailers

The International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) has launched training.iddba.org, a free online training website. Primarily aimed at supermarket dairy, deli, bakery, and prepared foods associates, the site offers training in food safety, bakery, and cheese in both English and Spanish. Training is free and available any time on any device at training.iddba.org.

Dean Foods Warns Milk Prices Are Headed Even Higher

February 12, 2014 Jim Jelter, Market Watch

Dean Foods Co. shares took a beating early Tuesday, falling nearly 10% on a rough fourth-quarter report. What hurt Dean Foods’ share price was the company’s warning that the milk industry faces a “very challenging environment” in the first half of 2014, and those challenges are going to be felt all along the food chain.

New Report, 'Packaged Sweet Baked Snacks & Desserts: US Market Trends'

February 12, 2014 Packaged Facts

“Packaged Sweet Baked Snacks and Desserts: U.S. Market Trends,” a new report from Packaged Facts, presents a detailed analysis of the U.S. consumer market for packaged sweet baked snacks and desserts sold in retail outlets. It outlines key issues and trends affecting the overall market and analyzes all product categories including shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen cookies, cakes, pies, bakery snacks, and cheesecakes.