This update includes FDA updates, USDA updates, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including actions on short-weighted seafood, color additive changes, ultra-processed food definitions, USDA inspection guidance, clean label initiatives, and more. FDA Updates FDA Releases Findings on Short-Weighting in Frozen Seafood ImportsSeptember 2: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the results fromContinue reading “Regulatory Update: September 1 – September 30, 2025”
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PS Seasoning Announces Plans to Develop New Global Headquarters in West Bend
IRON RIDGE, Wis. – September 25, 2025 – PS Seasoning, together with its sister company Pro Smoker, today announced plans for a new global headquarters in West Bend bringing at least 150 jobs to the area. The City of West Bend’s Common Council voted on June 16 to accept the company’s offer to purchase land.Continue reading “PS Seasoning Announces Plans to Develop New Global Headquarters in West Bend”
Cheese Curd Slingin’ Experts, Lakefront Brewery, Prepare To Celebrate Another National Cheese Curd Day
MILWAUKEE (September 24th, 2025) – The importance of the cheese curd to the people of Wisconsin cannot be understated. They can be found in just about every commercial kitchen across the state. Since 2013, Lakefront Brewery has been producing some of the most award-winning fried cheese curds in the Midwest, churning out over 60,000 ordersContinue reading “Cheese Curd Slingin’ Experts, Lakefront Brewery, Prepare To Celebrate Another National Cheese Curd Day”
Regulatory Update: August 1 – August 30, 2025
This update includes FDA updates, USDA updates, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including a proposed extension for Food Traceability Rule compliance, regulations around THC-infused drinks, confirmation of natural color additives for food use, and more. FDA Updates FDA Proposes Updates to Orange Juice Identity StandardsAugust 6: In response to a citizen petition submitted byContinue reading “Regulatory Update: August 1 – August 30, 2025”
Regulatory Update: July 1 – July 31, 2025
This update includes FDA updates, USDA updates, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including the revocation of obsolete food standards, company pledges to drop synthetic dyes, record high beef prices, and more. FDA Updates FDA Extends Comment Period on Chemical Ranking Method for Food SafetyJuly 14: The FDA announced a 30-day extension to the publicContinue reading “Regulatory Update: July 1 – July 31, 2025”
Gov. Evers Appoints New Member to DATCP Board
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience in organizational leadership and regulatory compliance. As President and CEO of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Ms. HabeckContinue reading “Gov. Evers Appoints New Member to DATCP Board”
Feeding the Future: Bria Thomas on Purpose, Progress, and the Power of Food
For Bria Thomas, a love of food began early: curled up on the couch with her parents, watching the Food Network. “I loved creating new recipes and cooking for large groups,” she says. But it wasn’t until she discovered the science behind food that everything clicked. “Once I learned that I had the possibility ofContinue reading “Feeding the Future: Bria Thomas on Purpose, Progress, and the Power of Food”
Stranger Things Surfer Boy Pizza Returns
MILWAUKEE – July 24, 2025 – Everyone’s favorite Stranger Things pizza is back just in time for the highly anticipated premiere of the fifth and final seasons of one of Netflix’s most popular series. Inspired by the Surfer Boy Pizza restaurant in season 4, Stranger Things Surfer Boy Pizza has sold over 10 million frozenContinue reading “Stranger Things Surfer Boy Pizza Returns”
Jill Stang joins Lesaffre as VP of Sales and Business Development
MILWAUKEE, WIS. (JULY 23, 2025) — Lesaffre is proud to announce the addition of Jill Stang as our new Vice President of Sales and Business Development. “Jill will lead our commercial teams and our continued success with our baking customers and partners. We are thrilled to have her as part of our leadership team,” saidContinue reading “Jill Stang joins Lesaffre as VP of Sales and Business Development”
Regulatory Update: June 1 – June 30, 2025
This update includes FDA updates, USDA updates, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including FDA’s new AI tool, new HACCP models for eggs, anticipated new dietary guidelines, movement around synthetic dyes, and more. FDA Updates Meet Elsa: FDA’s New AI ToolJune 2: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched Elsa, a generative AI toolContinue reading “Regulatory Update: June 1 – June 30, 2025”