Ahold settles U.S. Foodservice suit for $297M
Ahold on Wednesday said it had agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to its former U.S. Foodservice division for $ 297 million. read more Supermarket News
Tag: U.S.
U.S. organic food sales totaled $32.3 B in 2013
According to a survey conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), sales of organic products in the United States rose to $ 35.1 billion in 2013, up 11.5% from 2012’s … Continue Reading →
U.S. restaurants bounce back from bad winter
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to a 10-month high in … Continue Reading →
Mars’ wind farm to offset 100% of its U.S. electricity needs
Mars Inc., in partnership with Sumitomo Corp. of Americas, has announced an agreement on a new 200 megawatt (MW) wind farm that will generate 100% of the electricity needs of … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA releases FSMA Operational Strategy Document
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has released the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Operational Strategy document, outlining broadly the drivers of change in FDA’s approach to food safety … Continue Reading →
U.S. patent covers use of <em>Bacillus coagulans</em> in coffee, tea, cereal
Ganeden Biotech, a manufacturer and marketer of probiotics, has announced the issuance of a United States patent that covers the use of all Bacillus coagulans in all coffee, tea, and … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA releases searchable food code database
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created the Food Code Reference System (FCRS) as part of an effort to promote consistent understanding and application of the FDA’s Food … Continue Reading →
Lidl CEO confirms U.S. plans, with delay
The chief executive of German discount giant Lidl confirmed plans for a U.S. rollout, but said stores would open later than some analysts anticipated. read more Supermarket News
Portugal-based Frulact to build first U.S. operation in Idaho
Frulact, an international fruit processor based in Portugal, has signed a Development Agreement with the city of Rupert, Idaho, to build its first U.S. operation. IFT Daily News
U.S. proposed bill would preempt state GMO labeling
According to Reuters, U.S. Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) has introduced legislation that would nullify efforts in multiple states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. IFT Daily News