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E. Coli Outbreak Still Spreading, Contaminated Romaine Traced To Yuma Farm

The CDC has added 14 more illnesses to the multi-state E. coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona, region, bringing the case count to 98. At the same time, the FDA has traced the whole-head romaine associated with illnesses at an Alaska correctional facility to Harrison Farms in the Yuma area. The CDC […]

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Four New Sun World Vineyards Will Be Solar-Powered

Bakersfield, California-based grape producer Sun World International LLC is planning to install 921 kilowatts (kW) of solar-powered photovoltaic facilities at four new ranches in the Central Valley of California. With this project, the company aims for 10 percent of its power to be generated by these on-site energy sources in an effort to reduce dependency […]

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CDC Warns Retailers, Restaurants Not To Serve Romaine From Yuma

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to retailers and restaurant operators not to serve or sell any romaine lettuce sold from the growing region of Yuma, Arizona, for fear that it is tainted. Fifty-three people from 16 states had been infected with the strain of E. coli as of Friday, April […]

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Line Of Wahlburgers Beef Products Heading To Grocery Stores Nationwide

Wahlburgers, a fast-casual restaurant brand founded by brothers Paul, Donnie and Mark Wahlberg, has collaborated with Arkk Food Co. to develop a retail beef program. The line of consumer products will include ground beef, pre-formed patties, pre-formed sliders and brick pack, all made with the same proprietary Wahlburgers angus blend found in its restaurants across […]

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Whole Foods Recognizes 27 Supplier Award Winners

Whole Foods Market celebrated the winners of its sixth annual Supplier Awards April 18, spotlighting producers that “exemplify the grocer’s mission and core values through their commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing and culinary innovation.” “Our shoppers look to Whole Foods Market for new and delicious products, and we are honored to recognize our […]

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Kimberly-Clark Expanding Its Mobile, Alabama, Mill

Kimberly-Clark Corp. has approved a capacity expansion project at its Mobile, Alabama manufacturing facility that will support K-C Professional‘s continued bath tissue category growth in North America. “The Mobile team is excited about the role we will play in supporting the projected growth of the bath tissue category in North America as a result of this capacity expansion project,” said Todd Visscher, mill […]

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Recommended: Massive Egg Recall For Salmonella Affects Walmart, Waffle House

More than 200 million eggs produced by Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana have been recalled this weekend over fears of salmonella. According to a statement from the FDA, Rose Acre issued the recall after officials traced multiple illnesses back to eggs produced at the company’s facility in North Carolina. Some 22 people have reportedly […]

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GMA To Honor Mondelēz, Kroger Vets With Hall Of Achievement Awards

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has named the recipients of this year’s Hall of Achievement Awards: Irene Rosenfeld and Fred Morganthall. Rosenfeld is the retired chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International Inc., and Morganthall served as EVP of Kroger and president of Harris Teeter. The Hall of Achievement Award, GMA’s highest honor, recognizes the “service […]