Processing

JBS Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Safety Failures at Beef Processing Plant

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MARRERO, La. — A lawsuit filed against JBS USA is shining a spotlight on safety practices at its beef processing facility, raising concerns about the company’s commitment to worker health and safety. The case emerges amid broader discussions about the meatpacking industry, which has faced scrutiny over conditions for employees, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was initiated by an employee who claims serious breaches in safety protocols led to a significant injury while working at the plant. This situation has reignited conversations about the realities faced by laborers in the meat processing sector, … Read more

Tomra Food Clinches Prestigious Jury Prize at Fooma Japan 2025 for Revolutionary Blueberry Processing Technology

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Tokyo, Japan — Tomra Food has garnered recognition at the prestigious Fooma Japan 2025 by receiving the Jury Prize for its advanced integrated solution tailored for blueberry processing. This innovative system showcases the synergy of Kato optical sorting technology, Lucai AI-driven insights, and the Curo precision filling mechanism. The Jury Prize is awarded to products that exhibit remarkable features, significant potential for the future, and impressive developmental concepts. This accolade underscores Tomra’s ongoing commitment to enhancing innovation, efficiency, and excellence within the food processing sector. The award-winning technology comprises high-efficiency optical sorting, ensuring consistent quality … Read more

Canadian Immigration Lawyer Advocates for Overhaul as Government Curbs Border ‘Flagpoling’ to Ease Processing Delays

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Windsor, Ontario — A decision by the Canadian federal government to restrict the practice known as flagpoling, where individuals exit and re-enter the country quickly to expedite immigration processes, has been met with approval from local immigration attorney Eddie Kadri. Kadri advocated for these changes and expressed his views on further necessary reforms to streamline immigration procedures. Kadri, who has practiced law for approximately two decades, emphasized that while the government’s action was commendable, it was also crucial to address the prolonged processing times that often drive immigrants to resort to flagpoling. He pointed out … Read more

New York Cannabis Industry Stalls: Judge Halts License Processing Amid Legal Challenges

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Albany, N.Y. — A recent legal decree has put a halt to the processing of business applications for New York’s adult-use cannabis program, further complicating a system already plagued by challenges. This decision stems from a lawsuit that accuses state regulators of flouting statutory mandates in the licensing process. Earlier this year, four companies — Organic Blooms LLC, Niagra Nugget LLC, Blackmark LLC, and Windward Management LLC — initiated legal action against the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They allege that the office improperly permitted potential cannabis retailers to apply for licenses without … Read more