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Survey Reveals Widespread Business Resistance (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) Jersey – Scrutiny over a proposed update to the island’s food regulations has intensified as concerns mount about the impact on local businesses. Survey Reveals Widespread Business Resistance A survey of 90 food operators uncovered stark opposition to the draft rules. Fully 74 percent strongly opposed the idea of businesses footing the bill for licensing and inspections.[1] The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel highlighted this feedback in its review. Respondents cited affordability struggles amid rising costs and fewer visitors. Small producers feared the fees would squeeze them out of the market. … Read more

Warning Letters Signal Serious Compliance Issues (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) New York – The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to a local firm over failures in its Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements. Warning Letters Signal Serious Compliance Issues The FDA regularly deploys warning letters as a key enforcement tool against regulated entities. These notices highlight deficiencies uncovered during inspections. In this case, regulators identified lapses specific to the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, or FSVP. Businesses receiving such letters must reply within 15 days. Responses typically outline corrective steps. Not all letters appear publicly right away; some surface weeks … Read more

Unprecedented Spike in Child HUS Cases (Image Credits: Pixabay) France faced a severe Shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreak in early 2022 that sickened dozens of children and highlighted vulnerabilities in frozen food production.[1][2] Unprecedented Spike in Child HUS Cases Health authorities detected a sharp rise in pediatric haemolytic uraemic syndrome cases starting in early February 2022. Investigations began on February 11 after reports emerged from northern France, where affected children were older than typical for such incidents. By April 5, officials confirmed 59 infections nationwide caused by STEC strains O26:H11 or O103:H2.[1] Of those, 50 children developed HUS, a serious … Read more

Internal Trailblazers Craft Distinctive Flavors (Image Credits: Pixabay) Keurig expanded its legacy in single-serve brewing by launching its first branded coffee line, the Keurig Coffee Collective, late last year.[1] Internal Trailblazers Craft Distinctive Flavors Five in-house experts, dubbed “trailblazers,” developed the lineup’s unique blends, showcasing Keurig’s deep coffee knowledge without relying on outside celebrities.[2] Each specialist brought specialized skills to create roasts that stand out in the premium segment. The collection debuted on November 24, 2025, exclusively online before reaching retailers nationwide this year.[1] The blends include: Bold Beats™ Medium-Dark Roast by Master Roaster Eric Taylor: notes of dried fruit … Read more

B&G Foods Advances Portfolio Streamlining (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Seneca Foods Corporation completed the purchase of B&G Foods’ Green Giant U.S. frozen vegetable business on March 2, 2026, reuniting the brand’s shelf-stable and frozen segments under single ownership.[1][2] B&G Foods Advances Portfolio Streamlining B&G Foods executed the sale as part of its broader strategy to shed non-core assets. The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company aimed to sharpen focus and lower long-term debt through such divestitures.[3] Casey Keller, president and chief executive officer of B&G Foods, highlighted the move’s significance. “Today’s sale of Green Giant U.S. frozen represents another milestone in our ongoing … Read more

Nearly Dye-Free Already: A Market-Driven Pivot (Image Credits: Unsplash) Major retailer Target announced it will carry only cereals free of certified synthetic colors across its nearly 2,000 stores and online platforms by the end of May.[1][2] Nearly Dye-Free Already: A Market-Driven Pivot Target’s cereal sales have shifted dramatically, with dye-free options accounting for 85 percent of volume in recent periods.[2] This trend prompted executives to accelerate changes long in motion. Cara Sylvester, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, highlighted the rationale. “We know consumers are increasingly prioritizing healthier lifestyles, and we’re moving quickly to evolve our offerings to … Read more