Archives for February 9, 2015

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Former USDA official brings regulatory expertise

OSI Group taps Kenneth Petersen to oversee QA, food safety

By Heidi Parsons

In a move to regroup after a year in which it was dogged by food safety challenges, global protein supplier OSI Group has hired Dr. Kenneth Petersen to head up its quality assurance and food safety team.

Candy tax proposed in Connecticut

By Oliver Nieburg

A levy on high-calorie confectionery and soft drinks is being considered in Connecticut as a means to tackle childhood obesity.