Canned corn prices are on the rise – there are numerous reaons including labor and energy costs, however one area of concern is the rising tin plate cost. Tinplate is made primarily of steel or sometimes iron and contains 1-2% tin. This blend of metals resists corrosion, making it safe to store even highly acidic …
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On November 20, 2018, the FDA warned consumers to avoid romaine lettuce after linking it to a new outbreak of foodborne illness. People began reporting illness between October 8 and October 30, with 32 reported illnesses across 11 states at the time of the first announcement. This includes 13 people who were hospitalized. This latest …
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Canada Pototo crop losses in Prince Edward Island and Manitoba are hurting production capacity in fry plants there. Approximately a 9% decrease in yields in these areas are prompting factories to ship in potatos from other areas of Canada and the U.S.A. at increased costs. Weather conditions were wet and cold during the end of …