The State government will not compel apple growers of the state to use universally recognised cartons for packaging of apples, horticulture minister Vidya Stokes said.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration documented 316 food and beverage recalls in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, down from 552 in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to an ExpertRecall Index from Stericyle ExpertRecall.
While furthering its footprint in the United Kingdom remains a top goal for The Hain Celestial Group, the Lake Success, N.Y.-based company believes the United States is just as ripe for opportunity.
Lower interest expense, lower debt levels and previous refinancing activities contributed to a 160% increase in income at Pinnacle Foods, Inc. during the first quarter.
