JBS to Pay $25M in Latest Beef Price-Fixing Settlement in US Court

April 20, 2023 Mike Scarcella, Reuters

JBS SA has agreed to pay $25 million to commercial beef purchasers that accused the meat-packing company of conspiring with industry rivals to restrict market supply in order to keep prices artificially high.

Infinity TopSeal From Seal Packaging Adds Sustainable Solution for Foodservice Caterers

April 20, 2023 Seal Packaging

Available with single or double compartments, these microwavable fully recyclable trays keep food hotter for longer, while staying cool to the touch. They weigh less than traditional sealable options – as the material they are made from is over 60% air – and they therefore have a low carbon footprint. In short, Infinity TopSeal from Seal Packaging represents the future of sustainable top-seal packaging for food-to-go.”

Real California Milk Launches Second Volume in California Freestyle Ad Campaign in Support of California Dairy

California Freestyle Volume II: The Remix, from the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), features three new music tracks and videos that celebrate the diversity of the Golden State from its people to its landscapes and the vibrant cultures that make it a special place to live and give its milk and dairy foods such great flavor.

The Makers of the HERDEZ Brand Introduce Mexican Refrigerated Meats Entrées Featuring True Mexican Flavors

April 20, 2023 Hormel Foods Corporation

The makers of the HERDEZ® brand today announced the launch of its HERDEZ™ Mexican Refrigerated Entrées line with two delicious varieties, including HERDEZ™ Chicken Shredded in Mild Chipotle Sauce and HERDEZ™ Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork. 

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

April 20, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will reopen the comment period for the draft guidance entitled “Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements; Draft Guidance for Industry,” that appeared in the Federal Register on February 23, 2023.