USDA Announces American Egg Board Appointments

March 5, 2018 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 11 members and 10 alternates to serve on the American Egg Board. Nine member appointees and nine alternates will serve two-year terms. Three appointees — two members and one alternate — will serve the remaining one-year portion of vacant positions.

Aryzta Insurer Sues Supplier For Allegedly Contaminating Bread Line

Insurers for Aryzta have launched legal action against a US company for allegedly spilling metal chips into equipment at the Irish-Swiss food group and contaminating bread and dough production lines at a facility in Pennsylvania.

Arnold, Brownberry & Oroweat Bread Launch America's #BreadSelfieChallenge 

March 5, 2018 Bimbo Bakeries USA

America, get your selfie sticks and favorite sandwiches ready! In timing with National Nutrition Month, Arnold®, Brownberry® and Oroweat® Bread are putting fans' selfie-taking skills to the test with the launch of America's #BreadSelfieChallenge. In support of No Kid Hungry®, those who submit selfies on Instagram showing their love for sandwiches and bread will be entered for an opportunity to win a $10,000 grand prize while also providing nutritious meals to kids who need it most.

AIB International Tip Of The Week: How Old Does Grain Need To Be To Qualify As Ancient?

March 5, 2018 AIB International

Ancient or heirloom grains are "neglected grains". Often referred to as being true to their original form, they remained unchanged by modern science and breeding technologies. However, the fact that there is little change from antiquity does not necessarily make the ancient grains more nutritious than modern varieties.

Impossible Foods Hires Sasha Markova To Lead In-House Creative Team

March 5, 2018 Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods has hired creative veteran Sasha Markova as the company’s first Executive Creative Director.
Markova will lead Impossible Foods’ in-house creative team, which will manage all visual messaging across the brand’s channels.