New Online Community Brings Food Operators, Distributors And Manufacturers Together (FoodserviceCentral.com) There's a new web-based business tool designed to streamline communications and strengthen relationships between food operators, distributors and manufacturers. It's called the Axis Portal. And its developer, John Krebs of Axis Purchasing, says it is breaking down the traditional barriers between these three key industry players

Giant Food Stores issues recall on Herr's chips, Dean's dips (Pocono Record) Giant Food Stores is conducting a voluntary recall by manufacturers that used a flavor enhancer found in processed foods called Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination. Only HVP from Basic Food Flavors, Inc.

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption (MedicineNet.com) Title: Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption Category: Health News Created: 3/9/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2010

Plex Online Demo Available for Food and Beverage Processors Thursday, March 18, 2010; 2 - 3 p.m. ET (Marketwire) AUBURN HILLS, MI--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated ERP software for manufacturers , today announced availability of a live demonstration of Plex Online's comprehensive ERP solution for food and beverage processors, Thursday, March 18, 2010 2 - 3 p.m. ET. Food and beverage processors may register free for this timely demo .

Blow to obesity campaign as food watchdog refuses to back 'traffic light' warning labels (Daily Mail: World News) The news drew condemnation from consumer groups and health campaigners who accused the organisation of backing down to the might of food giants.

Plex Online Demo Available for Food and Beverage Processors Thursday, March 18, 2010; 2 - 3 p.m. ET (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) AUBURN HILLS, MI--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated ERP software for manufacturers , today announced availability of a live demonstration of Plex Online's comprehensive ERP solution for food and beverage processors, Thursday, March 18, 2010 2 - 3 p.m. ET. Food and beverage processors may register free for this timely demo . Participants will see first-hand ...

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- When the cost of junk food increases, people consume less of it, a new study has found.

Food recall could be largest in North America: FDA (Canada.com) About 50 Canadian food companies manufactured snacks and other processed foods made with an ingredient that has been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Food & Wine Events: East Bay & Beyond (Contra Costa Times) Food & Wine Events"A Chemical Reaction" — 6 p.m. March 11. This night at the Rheem Theater includes a screening of a provocative, award-winning film about how one doctor began a movement to reveal the health risks of landscaping chemicals and effected policy change to ban cosmetic uses of

MWV's MWare Food Service Paperboard Receives Biodegradable Products Institute's Compostable Certification (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) RICHMOND, Va.----MeadWestvaco Corp. announced today that its MWare food service paperboard has been certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute . Cups, plates and other disposable containers made from MWare® PLA-coated and uncoated bleached paperboard can be commercially composted with food waste and can feature BPI’s compostable label.