Pollo Tropical has opened the first of five new restaurants with franchisee El Machetazo in Panama. This new restaurant is located in the Albrook Mall in Panama City, Panama’s largest shopping center.
US pork exports in April increased a little in volume (183,618 metric tons) from one year ago and 4 percent higher in value ($509.2 million). This total is keeping 2012 exports ahead of 2011’s record pace.
Although US pig farms of the 1950s may be remembered as idyllic, they were not as sustainable as those of today, claims a new Pork Check off-funded study.
One child’s death and 14 illnesses have been linked to a mysterious and scattered outbreak of the E. coli O145 bacteria, officials announced on June 8.
Sixty-eight chicken and turkey facilities were recognized by the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council for outstanding safety performance through the implementation of innovative and effective safety and health programs.
A consumer lawsuit has been filed against General Mills, Inc. claiming the Minneapolis-based company’s Yoplait Greek fat free yogurt is neither authentic Greek yogurt, nor yogurt at all. General Mills began selling Yoplait Greek in the United States in Ja
Archer Daniels Midland Co. plans to introduce Clarisoy 150 during the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual meeting and food exposition June 26-28 in Las Vegas.
The Dr Pepper Snapple Group has introduced Snapple brand lightly sweetened teas, which feature sugar as the sweetener. The new beverage is available in two flavors: peach passionfruit and cherry pomegranate.
Increased intakes of omega-3s and higher blood levels of the fatty acids are associated with a 15% decrease in the risk of heart failure, says a new meta-analysis.
Spartech Corporation has announced it will upgrade its food packaging manufacturing facility in Indiana later this year but will close a plant in Canada by 2013.
Food processors are facing a management crisis that could have disastrous consequences for the industry, according to a food industry resource center at a US university.
Undercooked organic meat may carry a toxoplasma parasite, which can lead to a foodborne illness known as toxoplasmosis, according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
UK-based Mettler Toledo has introduced InspireX R40LF-800, a high-speed X-ray system which identifies foreign objects and detects shape defects in processed formed foods.
The first company is to infuse flavored rums with two novel ingredient combinations, with the US launches also featuring 'breakthrough' temperature and light-activated bottles.
