‘Shrimp Fraud’ Rampant at Many Gulf Coast Restaurants
Researchers found a significant number of the restaurants were passing off their shrimp as locally sourced, even though they were grown on foreign farms and imported to the U.S. …
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Ultimate Baker Shares Insights on FDA Banning Red #3 and the Value of Its Colorants for Bakers
Ultimate Baker’s red food dyes come in powder form (see Natural Red and Natural Deep Red) and can be used in everything from cakes to icing to cocktails the same way you use other food dyes. Manufacturers can also use it to produce candies, sprinkles and other cake/cookie decorating products. …
Duravant Showcases World-Class Poultry and Meat Processing Equipment at IPPE
Their comprehensive equipment portfolios span the entire protein processing line – from deboning and portioning to inspection, seasoning, cooking and packaging. Delivering state-of-the-art technology and seamless integration, Duravant helps processors ensure food safety, boost production efficiency and maximize yield while minimizing labor requirements. …
Stop Foodborne Illness Announces Sandra Eskin as New CEO Former USDA Deputy Under Secretary Officially Leads Nonprofit
Eskin, a respected leader in food safety, most recently at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has a long track record of food safety advocacy. Throughout her career, Eskin has worked on a broad range of food safety, consumer protection, and public policy issues. …
Mérieux NutriSciences Completes Acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ Food Testing Activities in Canada and the U.S.
The transaction is part of a broader agreement with Bureau Veritas covering its worldwide food laboratory testing activities, which include microbiological and chemical analysis and molecular testing. Further announcements regarding the completion of the acquisition in other geographies, including 22 laboratories across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, will follow as those transactions close. …