Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Ray Latif

Less than two months after its relaunch, high-alkaline water AQUAhydrate has gained new national distribution at GNC.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Jeffrey Klineman

The leading energy shot company 5-Hour Energy had been mentioned in reports to the Food and Drug Administration as potentially playing a role in up to 13 deaths.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Laurie Tarkan

Two U.S. senators – Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal – are pushing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict caffeine levels in certain energy drinks, which have been linked to multiple deaths.

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Berres Brothers, Inc. of Watertown, Wisconsin is recalling: Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, Chocolate & Peanut Butter and Berres Brother Coffee Roasters, Monkey Mocha and Berres Brothers Lunch with Elvis regular and decaffeinated whole bean and ground co

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Out of an abundance of caution, Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for forty-five (45) various cake products due to the fact that they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Focus Products Group International, LLC announces the following voluntary recall.

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Magnolia Bird Farm, Incorporated, of Anaheim, California, is recalling Raw and Roasted In-shell Peanuts and Magnolia Bird Farm Bird seed mixes that contain peanuts, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Tony’s Imports and Exports of Clovis CA, is warning consumers, food distributors and food processors not to consume or purchase certain containers of AL-RABIH Tahineh (Sesame Paste) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea Brand 7-ounce cans of solid white albacore tuna in water.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

US-based producer and marketer of fruit and fresh vegetables Dole Food has reported a loss of $13.6m for the third quarter of 2012, an improvement from a loss of $47m in 2011.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Wheat for December delivery fell 3.25 cents to $8.4550 a bushel; December corn fell 4.50 cents to $7.2125 a bushel; December oats fell 3 cents to $3.6450 a bushel; while January soybeans fell 17 cents to $14.02 a bushel.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

US firm Capsugel has confirmed that its facility in Colmar, France has been awarded European organic certification for the production of its plant-based Licaps supplement.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Caroline Scott-Thomas

Rousselot has said it plans to increase gelatine prices 7% up to low double digit levels for 2013 as continued growth in demand has not been met by raw material supply.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

World barley production is forecast down to 130.8Mt from last year's 134.3Mt, according to the latest USDA report.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Chocolate milk’s dark reputation of late may be about to turn around, thanks to scientific evidence and public opinion that support the sweetly flavored, calcium-rich drink.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: TOM SCHATZ

Looking ahead, dairy policy should further embrace the free market by relying on private insurance, farm savings accounts and proven tools such as forward contracting to stabilize risk for farmers.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Müller Dairy and Müller-owned Robert Wiseman Dairies will increase their farm gate milk price to 30.5 pence per litre (ppl) by February 2013 in an effort to meet the rising cost of milk production.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands has today filed a motion with the US Bankruptcy Court for permission to close the business and sell all assets.

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Despite a severe drought that is raising food prices, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refuses to waive a mandate diverting part of the corn crop to making ethanol to blend with gasoline, and Congress should step in, says the American Frozen F

Published: Nov 19, 2012 By: Foodmate Team

Third quarter sales at Pinnacle Foods declined one percent versus a year ago to $568 million, and net earnings in the quarter were $10 million, after giving effect to approximately $14 million of after-tax charges related to restructuring and refinancing.