Post Holdings has agreed to settle the egg antitrust class action claims against its subsidiary Michael Foods in the US, with a $75m payment. A class action lawsuit, In re Processed Egg Products Antitrust Litigation, was lodged in 2008 in ...
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Cereal maker Post Holdings’ subsidiary Michael Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire National Pasteurized Eggs (NPE) for undisclosed sum. NPE offers pasteurized shell eggs under the Davidson’s Safest Choice brand and ...
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Dollar General has committed to providing high quality, in-shell eggs at affordable prices to meet the needs of its customers. Affordability is critically important to the Dollar General customer, and eggs are often a primary source of ...
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Michael Foods is re-launching its Papetti's pasteurized shell egg products in the foodservice marketplace. Effective May 1, 2016, foodservice distributors and operators will be able to purchase these products for their businesses and ...
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Aldi is working its goal to work with suppliers toward transitioning to a shell egg supply chain that is 100% cage-free by 2025. As a first step toward its goal, all ALDI stores will carry a cage-free shell option by the end of the year. ...
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Mississippi based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Rose Acre Farms, Inc. based in Seymour, Indiana have entered into a joint venture called Red River Valley Egg Farm, LLC, to build and operate a shell egg production complex in Texas. To be ...
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US President Barack Obama has proposed the establishment of a single food safety agency that will consolidate the responsibilities of the Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety Inspection Service, and other related agencies. Proposed ...
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Eggland's Best has expanded its product range with the introduction of new line of convenient liquid eggs. The new products are made with whole, real Eggland's Best eggs to help consumers enjoy the better taste and nutrition of Eggland's ...
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Reusable packaging producer Tosca has launched a reusable plastic container (RPC) for packing, shipping and displaying individual cartons of eggs. Featuring the SmartWall design, the package is said to help in simplifying re-stocking and ...
Cal-Maine Foods, a producer and marketer of shell eggs, reported that its first-quarter (Q1) profit surged from last year, with boost in net sales due to higher volumes and average selling prices. Quarterly net sales were $356.94m, an ...
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Cal-Maine Foods, a US-based egg producer, has gained full control of Delta Egg Farm with the acquisition of remaining 50% stake from Sunbest Foods of Iowa. Delta Egg Farm has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cal-Maine Foods. ...
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Cal-Maine Foods, a US-based egg producer, has signed a deal to take over the remaining 50% stake in Delta Egg Farm from Sunbest Foods of Iowa for $17m. With this development, Delta Egg Farm will become a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
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I am betting your response to the headline was the same as when I read the news: HUH? The proposed Farm Bill has finally gathered the bicameral and bipartisan support of a conference committee. Food Safety News recently reported that ...
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In the first month of 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 11 warning letters to food manufacturers and processors. The first two warning letters of the year were delivered to a seafood processing facility in Hawaii and a ...
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Salmonella contamination of shell eggs and subsequent recalls in 2010 resulted in economic losses to the egg industry and increased consumer concerns about the safety of eggs. In addition, HACCP regulations for egg processing are probable ...
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