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EU soy and beef imports from Brazil tainted by deforestation – study

July 18, 2020

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EU soy and beef imports from Brazil tainted by deforestation – study A new report from Brazilian academics has estimated how much of the European Union’s soy imports from the South American country originates from illegally-deforested land.

Canada’s The Very Good Food Co. plans to enter US after raising new capital

July 18, 2020

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Canada’s The Very Good Food Co. plans to enter US after raising new capital The Very Good Food Co., a meat-alternative start-up in Canada, has raised additional funding just weeks after going public.

Spain plans to tighten rules for marketing of unpasteurized milk

July 18, 2020

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Spain plans to tighten rules for marketing of unpasteurized milk Spanish scientists have proposed additional requirements for the marketing of raw milk but have not gone as far as to ban it. European regulation allows unpasteurized milk for direct human consumption to be placed on the market without treatment to kill bacteria, parasites […]

Chicken samosas recalled for lack of federal inspection

July 18, 2020

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Chicken samosas recalled for lack of federal inspection Houston-based Hafiz Foods, Inc. has recalled approximately 675 pounds of chicken samosas that contain poultry produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The ready-to-cook, frozen chicken samosas were produced from May 2020 […]

Alaska resident dies of paralytic shellfish poisoning

July 18, 2020

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Alaska resident dies of paralytic shellfish poisoning The Alaska State Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the death of an Alaska resident is consistent with paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Officials have yet to release personal information. Warnings have been issued to the community by email, fax, radio and social media after blue mussel […]

COVID-19 pushes conference off the in-person stage into virtual realm

July 18, 2020

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COVID-19 pushes conference off the in-person stage into virtual realm One of the year’s largest food safety conferences is now planned to be a virtual event, according to an announcement from the organizers of the Food Safety Summit. The event, annually set in the first week of May, was postponed earlier this year […]

Thousands of poultry price-fixing victims are a challenge for the court

July 18, 2020

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Thousands of poultry price-fixing victims are a challenge for the court Poultry price-fixing has thousands of victims, making it impossible to notify them individually or accord all of their rights contained in the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA). Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys Heather Call and Michael Koenig are therefore asking the U.S. […]

Perfect Day creates The Urgent Company as its CPG arm

July 18, 2020

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Perfect Day creates The Urgent Company as its CPG arm Brave Robot ice cream is the first brand under the new company, which is independent and can quickly launch products featuring the animal-free dairy proteins.

HumanCo acquires majority stake in vegan ice cream Coconut Bliss

July 18, 2020

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HumanCo acquires majority stake in vegan ice cream Coconut Bliss The firm, created by Hu founder Jason Karp, said it is committed to investing in CPG brands that espouse its values for healthier living, transparency and sustainability.

How manufacturers are staying ahead of ingredients trends in 2020

July 18, 2020

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How manufacturers are staying ahead of ingredients trends in 2020 With in-person industry events on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, food manufacturers are turning to creative digital channels to stay up-to-date on ingredients trends and innovations.