By Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief Day One of the IFT Show/Process Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago offered some truly groundbreaking seminars in its Scientific Program — several of which were

Perdue Farms Inc., a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,872 pounds of frozen chicken nugget products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and

The National Cattleman’s Beef Association is criticizing a recent proposal by the U.S. Envronmental Protection Agency that could disrupt farming activity due to the dust it creates. In the latest

Sysco Corp. announced that it has acquired Lincoln Poultry & Egg Co., a leading broadline foodservice distributor based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The acquisition is effective as of July 12, 2010.

Wendy's is offering a new line of quick-service salads. The new line-up - Apple Pecan Chicken, BLT Cobb, Spicy Chicken Caesar and Baja - is now available in restaurants nationwide.

After a long battle with a number of health issues, William Burke Sr., founder of Burke Corp. and a pioneer in the fully cooked pizza topping industry, passed away on

As China announced a multimillion dollar trade deal to facilitate New Zealand beef exports into China as a result of a recent bilateral trade agreement, the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

M&K II Co., a Macomb, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of beef jerky products because they contain undeclared allergens, wheat and soy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food

The Class of 2010 has been elected to the Meat Industry Hall Of Fame, according to Hall officials. The 12 new members were chosen from a list of over 50

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry announced the confirmation of Dr. Elizabeth Hagen as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety.