In conjunction with PACK EXPO this Nov. 1-2 in Chicago, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) will host a GMA Manufacturing Excellence Conference.

In the wake of the recent recall of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce, the National Consumers League (NCL), Washington, D.C., said it is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set minimum sanitary and safety standards for the "unregulated but crucial" pallets that are used to transport food throughout the United States.

A national food safety organization has recognized the University of California-Davis and refrigerated salad processor Fresh Express Inc. for food safety contributions in frozen and refrigerated food applications.

Hans Kissle Food Co., Haverhill, Mass., said it recently scored 99.9 on a 100-point audit by Chicago-based Silliker Inc., a global auditing firm.

Two cold food experts discuss how food safety issues affect the plant floor.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, Ark., said it will introduce more beef safety measures to protect customers against foodborne illnesses.

Refrigerated foods processor Sandridge Food Corporation said it installed a high-pressure processing (HPP) system at its Medina, Ohio, plant.

The non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports says its latest tests of packaged leafy greens found bacteria that are common indicators of poor sanitation and fecal contamination.

Nestle USA's Baking Division said Wednesday that it will begin using heat-treated flour in the manufacture of its Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough.

Kroger Co., Cincinnati, said its new Fresh Selections ready-to-serve packaged salads feature new packaging technology that enables consumers to learn where the produce was grown.