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Workers hospitalized following chemical mishap

May 31, 2012
PORTLAND, Ore. — Eleven people were hospitalized with respiratory problems Wednesday following a chemical mishap at a Darigold milk plant in Portland, Ore., KVAL CBS 13 reported. According to
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Robot uses 3-D imaging to debone poultry

May 31, 2012
ATLANTA — Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed a prototype system that uses advanced imaging technology and a robotic cutting arm to automatically debone chicken
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City of Fresno launches website to promote food processing industry

May 31, 2012
FRESNO, Calif. — The city of Fresno, Calif., recently launched a new website dedicated to food processing companies and companies serving the food processing industry that are looking to
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Cheese manufacturer fined $33,880 for chemical reporting violations

May 30, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cheese manufacturer Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative has agreed to pay a $33,880 civil penalty to settle two violations of environmental regulations related to the public
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Global food ingredients market thrives in 2012

May 29, 2012
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Food Ingredients Market Report: 2012 Edition. With great strides in global economic development, witnessed in past
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Report examines global food and beverage market trends

May 29, 2012
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available: Global Food and Beverage Survey 2012-2013: Market Trends, Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies in the Global Food and Beverage Industry.
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Meat-processing workers sue employer over ‘gang time’

May 23, 2012
WICHITA, Kan. — Disgruntled meat-processing workers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against National Beef Packing Co., seeking unpaid wages and overtime, CBS News reported. The workers’ complaint stems from a practice
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Ammonia leak sends seven workers to hospital

May 17, 2012
BOARDMAN, Ore. — Seven workers were hospitalized Tuesday night following an ammonia leak at a frozen food processing plant in Boardman, Ore., The Oregonian reported. Crews reported anhydrous ammonia
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North Carolina food processing plant shuts down, 116 lose jobs

May 17, 2012
MONROE, N.C. — Gold Signature Foods announced last week that it is shutting down its food processing plant in Monroe, N.C., The Charlotte Observer reported. According to a notice
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Del Monte moves peach processing facility to Modesto, Calif.

May 17, 2012
MODESTO, Calif. — Del Monte Foods will move its peach processing operation to a new state-of-the-art plant in Modesto, Calif., next year, The Modesto Bee reported. The company will
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