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Deadly fruit fungus could wipe out bananas
Dr Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University explores how the banana industry is adapting to modern needs and constraints.
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Sales growth in a stalling wine category
Jaclyn Bowen speaks to Ari Walker from the Integrated Beverage Group about LifeVine and their “less than 1 gram of sugar” and “pesticide-free” wine claim.
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Milk of Magnesia recalled due to microbial contamination
Milk of Magnesia 2400mg/30mL Oral Suspension did not meet microbiological specifications and is being recalled.
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Hamburger buns recalled due to potential presence of plastic
Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of white plastic.
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Plant-based protein innovations within the formula category
We discussed Nature’s One novel approach of using organic pea protein in baby and toddler formulas with the company's CEO, Jay Highman.
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Yellowfin tuna steaks in the US may cause scombroid poisoning
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores because they may cause scombroid poisoning.
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Cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood alliance formed
Companies looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves in the US have formed an alliance.
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Synthetic coffee could reduce deforestation and protect resources
With deforestation and depleting resources at the forefront of the coffee-growing industry, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explores how synthetic lab-produced coffee is developing as an alternative.
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Pork sausage product recall
Heatherfield Foods, Inc. is recalling over 4,000 pounds of a pork sausage product due to incorrect gluten free claim labelling.
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States told they have no power to sue over school lunch rules
The US government has said states could not sue based on speculation that changes to the School Lunch Program could cause health problems.
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Canadian government invests in innovation to advance Canada’s food processing
In a bid to develop Canada’s food processing systems, an investment of up to $4.6 million to the Food and Beverage Cluster through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership's AgriScience Program has been announced.
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Makzemo LLC recalls spice
Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because of potential lead contamination.
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Eagle Product Inspection to showcase contaminant detection and quality assurance solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Eagle Product Inspection will exhibit solutions that help food and beverage companies enhance product safety, quality and traceability while simultaneously improving efficiencies during PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
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Study reveals the extent of wasted food from US refrigerators
A new study from the Ohio State University has found that Americans discard of a lot more food than they realise, due to aspects such as ambiguous date labels on packages.
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Listeria monocytogenes infections being investigated in US and Canada
An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections, which has seen two deaths been reported, is being investigated.
