State and Federal Officials Promote USMCA and Whole Milk Legislation at Dairy Summit

August 14, 2019 MIN XIAN, WPSU

Pennsylvania dairy farmers have been under continuous pressure of decreasing fluid milk consumption in the country and tight markets met by production surpluses and tariffs. Congressman Glenn Thompson led a summit at Mount Aloysius College in Cambria County Monday, reassuring producers and farmers that a handful of new policies would offer meaningful assistance to the industry.

Connecticut Dairy Farms Say They Need State’s Help

August 14, 2019 Associated Press

Appearing at an informational meeting of legislators who represent rural parts of the state, dairy farmers said the industry must be financially viable so a new a generation of farmers will want to work the long, hard hours to provide locally grown food.

5 Key Growth Trends in $ 16B U.S. Fresh Bread Market, reports Packaged Facts

August 14, 2019 Packaged Facts

Market gains will be driven primarily by healthier, more nutritious products with clean labels and all natural ingredients. Premium product prices will help spur dollar increases gains, and rolls and buns, as well as bagels will continue to outpace the total market.

Univar Solutions to Distribute Novozymes Bakery Portfolio in New Country

August 14, 2019 Univar Inc.

Univar LLC, a subsidiary of Univar Inc. announced an agreement with Novozymes to expand the geographical scope of its relationship to include Russia with enzymes for the baking industry.

‘Catcher of the Rye’ Method Detects Rye Gluten Proteins In Foods

August 14, 2019 American Chemical Society

Researchers reporting in the Journal of Proteome Research have developed a method to detect proteins from rye, which could help food manufacturers meet regulatory requirements for “gluten-free” claims on foods.