California Dairies, Inc. Completes Purchase of Turlock, CA Facility

“This is an exciting opportunity for CDI and our farmer-owners to acquire a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with the ability to produce and market high-quality milk powders,” said Andrei Mikhalevsky, CDI President and CEO.

Maria and Ricardo’s Launches Two New Tortillas Nationwide

May 22, 2019 Maria and Ricardo's

Maria and Ricardo’s has launched two new tortillas to add to the weekly grocery list – Quinoa Flour Certified Gluten Free and Whole Wheat Plus. Perfect for those following a gluten-free diet or simply searching for foods with higher fiber and protein, the new Quinoa Flour Certified Gluten Free and Whole Wheat Plus tortillas are also delicious and packed with flavor.

Bakers Commend Removal of Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

“ABA is relieved to hear of the Administration’s decision to remove the 232 tariffs on Canada and Mexico,” said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. “Bakers, like all manufacturers, are highly sensitive to price increases for the steel used in our equipment.”

ABA: The Frozen Cherry Pie Story is not the Story

Last week, Fox News affiliates across the country aired a story about the FDA’s deregulation of the Frozen Cherry Pie Standard, prominently featuring the American Bakers Association. While it’s important to promote the baking industry to a nationwide audience, it’s also important to point out: the Frozen Cherry Pie story is not the story.

FDA Investigates Shigella Illnesses Linked to Imported Raw Oysters Outbreak

May 22, 2019 FDA

Consumers should not purchase oysters marketed as being harvested from Estero El Cardon, in Baja California Sur, Mexico from restaurants. Consumers who have recently experienced symptoms of foodborne illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms and receive care.