Florida Growers Back Bill to Forbid Chinese Citrus Imports

A bill to ban the importation of all citrus from China has gained bipartisan support in Florida, where growers have invested billions of dollars to battle citrus greening disease that came from Asia.

Outbreak Investigation of Cyclospora: Bagged Salads (June 2020)

June 29, 2020 FDA

FDA warns against eating products made in the Fresh Express Streamwood, Illinois production facility with either iceberg lettuce, red cabbage or carrots

Gemstone Foods Announces New President & Chief Operating Officer

June 26, 2020 Gemstone Foods

“I am extremely pleased to rejoin Gemstone, a great company with so much opportunity,” said Jeff L. Power. “Gemstone’s established organization is prepared to further expand the business by offering innovative, cost effective products and solutions while ensuring quality and service for all of our customers.”

Old Trapper Launches Zero Sugar Beef Jerky

Old Trapper Zero Sugar Beef Jerky provides a sugar-free, low carb option for snackers who love the smoky, full-bodied richness for which its entire lineup of beef jerky offerings has become famous.

PLT & Nutriati Introduce Textured Protein Solution for Next Generation Meat Analogue Applications

June 26, 2020 PLT Health Solutions

PLT Health Solutions announced that the company and its manufacturing and technology partner Nutriati, LLC are introducing a new ingredient – based on Artesa® Chickpea technology – that will become the basis of next-generation meat analogue solutions in applications ranging from hamburgers, meatballs and pizza toppings to chicken, fish and pork products.