Bell Flavors & Fragrances achieves SQF’s top rating

Commercially available cell line rapidly detects African Swine Fever Virus July 28, 2020

Scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have identified a new way to detect the presence of live African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) that minimizes the need for samples from live animals and provides easier access to veterinary labs that need to diagnose the virus.

Gathered Foods appoints Christine Mei as new CEO July 24, 2020

Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has announced the appointment of Christine Mei as CEO.

USDA provides an update on 2019 Tyson beef plant closure and COVID-19 investigation July 23, 2020

The report, prepared by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service in coordination with the Office of the Chief Economist, summarizes market conditions, fed cattle prices, boxed beef values, and the spread before and after the fire and plant closure at the Tyson Holcomb, Kan., plant, and before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Batory Foods appoints Vince Pinneri as president July 23, 2020

The board of directors of Batory Foods, a national distributor of commodity and specialty food ingredients, has appointed Vince Pinneri to the position of president and member of the executive team, effective Aug. 31, 2020.

Nellson promotes Hudak-Roos to chief quality officer July 22, 2020

Nellson, a North American manufacturer of branded and private label nutritional bar and functional powder solutions, has announced that Martha (Marty) Hudak-Roos has been named chief quality officer.