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Ralcorp expects Post cereals separation by Feb. 3

January 31, 2012
Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective Post Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form 10.  (Read more)

FDA finds carbendazim in some orange juice from Canada, Brazil

January 31, 2012
To ensure that orange juice in the United States does not pose a safety concern due to the presence of carbendazim residues, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently testing samples of orange juice shipments from all countries and manufacturers that offer such shipments for import into the U.S., as well as imported and finished product at domestic manufacturers. (Read more)

Citromax hires Nolan as VP of Commercial Operations

January 31, 2012
Citromax, a manufacturer of citrus oils, juice extracts, and flavorings, has appointed Suzy Nolan as its new Vice President of Commercial Operations. (Read more)

Sara Lee partners with Philips, acquires SENSEO brand

January 27, 2012
Sara Lee Corp. has agreed to enter into a nine-year exclusive partnership with Philips on Philips-branded consumer coffee systems that will drive innovation and expansion into new markets for its leading SENSEO coffee brand. (Read more)

AdvancePierre Foods, Johnsonville Sausage form strategic alliance

January 27, 2012
AdvancePierre Foods and Johnsonville Sausage have formed a strategic alliance, leveraging AdvancePierre Foods’ foodservice organization and distribution system to deliver Johnsonville Sausage to foodservice customers across the United States. (Read more)

Sensient opens new facility in Brazil

January 27, 2012
Sensient Technologies Corp. has announced the opening of its new color and flavor complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil.  (Read more)

Consumers skeptical about health claims on food packaging

January 27, 2012
Nielsen, a global provider of insights and analytics around what consumers watch and buy, has released a report indicating that 59% of consumers around the world have difficulty understanding nutritional labels on food packaging and more than half (53%) consider themselves overweight. (Read more)

Entry deadline for 2012 DuPont Awards approaching

January 25, 2012
DuPont has announced that time is running out to enter the 24th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Deadline for entries is Feb. 24, 2012. (Read more)

USDA proposes new poultry inspection process

January 23, 2012
In a shift that will save money for businesses and taxpayers while improving food safety, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a modernization of young chicken and turkey slaughter inspection in the United States by focusing FSIS inspection resources on the areas of the poultry production system that pose the greatest risk to food safety. (Read more)

Barry Callebaut, Unilever sign long-term partnership agreement

January 23, 2012
Barry Callebaut AG and Unilever have signed a new long-term global partnership agreement.  (Read more)

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