Month: June 2010

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. today announced that the Companys egg complex in Shady Dale, GA, was damaged by a fire on June 28, 2010. The loss is fully insured, including the loss of production. The fire destroyed one of the 12 layer houses, with additional loss of laying hens at three adjoining houses due to smoke inhalation. There were no personal injuries sustained and no physical damage to the rest of the complex. An investigation is underway to determine the origin of the fire. …

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced new consumer-favorite flavors for the shelf-stable pudding category with the launch of Snack Pack pudding Blueberry Muffin, Cinnamon Roll and Sugar Free Caramel. Snack Pack pudding, a portion-controlled snack made with real nonfat milk, is launching new flavors with consumer appeal to fulfill demand for wholesome and convenient snack foods any time of day. …

There is nothing quite like the time-honored pairing of Oreo Cookies and milk or as iconic as the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” campaign, so Nabisco Cookies and milk have joined together to give one lucky family a starring role in their very own milk mustache ad. …

State investigators searched a second Minnesota farm that may have illegally sold raw milk as health officials investigate an E. coli outbreak that sickened several people, officials confirmed Monday. …