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Business Wire
2 days ago
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Neogen Launches Second Edition Environmental Monitoring Handbook to Elevate Food Safety Practices
BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of World Food Safety Day, Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) today announced the release of the Second Edition Neogen Environmental Monitoring Handbook, a comprehensive resource designed to help food and beverage manufacturers strengthen food safety programs and reduce contamination risks. The updated guide introduces critical new insights on validating risk-based controls, conducting root cause analysis, and leveraging data for continuous improvement, providing food safety professionals with science-backed strategies to enhance their environmental monitoring programs. 'Environmental monitoring is a critical strategy for promoting food safety and quality,' said Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor of Food Safety at Cornell University. Share A Trusted Resource, Now More Essential Than Ever Environmental monitoring is a critical component of food safety programs, involving sampling and testing the environment and equipment within a food manufacturing facility to help prevent cross-contamination of finished products. The Second Edition Neogen Environmental Monitoring Handbook builds on the success of its predecessor with three new chapters covering: Using environmental monitoring to validate non-process controls and prerequisite programs Best practices for conducting root cause analysis after contamination events Data management and utilization in environmental monitoring programs 'With rising expectations across the food industry, environmental monitoring remains one of the most powerful tools for reducing contamination risk,' said Cari Lingle, Senior Manager, Global Learning Experience at Neogen. 'This handbook offers practical, expert-driven guidance to help manufacturers strengthen their monitoring strategies, validate and verify sanitation practices, and elevate food safety with confidence.' 'Environmental monitoring is a critical strategy for promoting food safety and quality,' said Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor of Food Safety at Cornell University. 'It has been a pleasure to work with Neogen to expand the scope of this handbook with new insights and real-world applications. We aim to equip food safety professionals with tools to take a holistic, integrated approach—one that connects the dots across food safety systems to drive proactive risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Ultimately, these efforts help safeguard product integrity and strengthen business operations and brand reputation.' A Continued Commitment to Food Safety Excellence The release of the Second Edition Neogen Environmental Monitoring Handbook underscores Neogen's dedication to advancing global food safety. As the industry marks World Food Safety Day, this resource provides timely, expert-driven guidance to help manufacturers safeguard their products and consumers. The Second Edition Neogen Environmental Monitoring Handbook is available now. Download a copy at About Neogen Neogen Corporation is committed to fueling a brighter future for global food security through the advancement of human and animal well-being. Harnessing the power of science and technology, Neogen has developed comprehensive solutions spanning the Food Safety, Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness markets. A world leader in these fields, Neogen has a presence in over 140 countries with a dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Here are 7 new bourbon, whiskey releases or experiences you need to know about this month
There are numerous new bourbon and whiskey expressions you will see on shelves this month. From Heaven Hill's new Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, to a custom bourbon bottle from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery just in time for Father's Day, there's something for every taste. Here are seven new things happening in the bourbon industry you need to know about this month. Heaven Hill Distillery, America's largest family-owned and operated distillery, has released its highly anticipated Second Edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Each annual edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass features a unique corn seed varietal, chosen in collaboration with Beck's Hybrids of central Kentucky. The 2025 release features corn seed varietal Beck's 6225 and was grown by family-owned Peterson Farms on one of two sites in Nelson County, Kentucky. Made up of 52% corn, 35% rye and 13% malt, this unique mash bill has a higher secondary grain content than Heaven Hill Distillery's traditional bourbon recipe and was aged for six years at Heaven Hill's Cox's Creek site. "In 2017, we embarked on a journey to create a one-of-a-kind Grain to Glass Whiskey by partnering with family-owned seed companies and farms," Max Shapira, executive chairman of Heaven Hill Brands, said in a news release. "These innovative mash bills feature hand-selected, unique grain varieties grown locally by Kentucky family farms. Heaven Hill Grain to Glass is a testament to the important legacy of family farmers, who are the lifeblood of our country." Grain to Glass is non-chill filtered and bottled at barrel strength, 105 proof. For more information about Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, visit: More: New whiskey tasting room coming to NuLu in 2025. Here's where to find it For Father's Day, give dad a customized double-staved bourbon from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. Choose a mash bill from hundreds of proprietary double-staved barrels pre-selected by the Mattingly team of master blenders. Customize it even more by choosing the bottle shape, wax color for the stopper, and a personal message on the label for dad. "The online custom bourbon bottles truly are a one-of-a-kind gift that dad, or any bourbon lover, will treasure," said Harry Richart, president of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. "Not only is the whiskey made through our double-staved process, but your choice of bottle shape, custom message for the label and wax color combination make it a unique creation not found on the liquor store shelf. It's a gift that stands out from all others with the various customization opportunities." Options bought before June 7 are bottled and shipped. Orders placed after June 7 have the option of a downloadable gift card, which can be printed and given to dad on Father's Day. Retail is $155 for a 750mL bottle. J. Mattingly 1845 Bourbon and the custom bourbon creation option are available online at and in person at its Distillery, 20 Reilly Road, Frankfort. Knob Creek announces the newest evolution of its Single Barrel Select Program: Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. Bottled directly from the barrel, with no water added, Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength delivers the signature bold flavor fans have come to love, in its purest form, ranging in proof from 110–130 for bourbon and 100–120 for rye. "When my grandfather created Knob Creek, he set out to make a whiskey that stood out, bold, robust, and no shortcuts," Eighth Generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe said in a news release. "With our Single Barrel Select Program, we pay tribute to that legacy by offering fans the chance to experience Knob Creekin its most authentic form— uncut and unfiltered, creating the most unadulterated single barrel selection in Knob Creek'shistory." More: When is National Bourbon Week? Here are 5 things to know and do to celebrate this year Enjoy the single barrel experience that includes a visit to the James B. Beam Distilling Company in Clermont, where participants can enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes distillery experience, including barrel selection inside historic warehouse K, taking whiskey from multiple barrels, comparatively tasting to find the right barrel pick and concluding with a curated dining experience at The Kitchen Table. For retailers not able to attend, the brand will bring the experience to the market with remote selection sample kits. Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength will be available at participating retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750mL bottle. For those passionate about personalized selections, the James B. Beam Distilling Company's Private Barrel Club invites consumers to visit the distillery, taste through a selection of barrels, and handpick their favorites for purchase. For more details visit, Milam & Greene has released its Unabridged Volume 3, a cask-strength blend of straight bourbon whiskeys. This limited-edition, cask-strength bourbon is part of the esteemed Blender's Reserve Collection. Unabridged Volume 3 is a blend of 49 carefully selected barrels, featuring 10-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey (4 casks), 9-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey (13 casks); 6-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey (7 casks), 4-year-old Texas bourbon with malted rye (5 casks), 4-year-old Tennessee bourbon whiskey (5 casks) and a 3.5-year Kentucky bourbon whiskey with malted Rye (15 casks). Tasting Notes Nose: Inviting aromas of caramelized brown sugar, honeysuckle, almond, oak, cigar boxes, and aged leather. Palate: A smooth yet viscous mouthfeel with flavors of sweet cornbread, crème brûlée, vanilla, peanut brittle, and malted milk chocolate. Finish: A lingering and dangerously smooth finish featuring notes of marzipan, baking spices, and simple syrup. Unabridged Volume 3 is 118 proof with a suggested retail price of $94.99. For more information visit, series. Old Forester has announced the debut of one of its most coveted, rare expressions, President's Choice. Previously available only at the Old Forester Distillery in Louisville, this marks the first time President's Choice Bourbon and a new expression, President's Choice Rye, will be offered in limited quantities at select retailers nationwide. Each President's Choice barrel is aged between seven to nine years and bottled at proof points selected by Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo and Master Taster Melissa Rift, highlighting their unique flavor profile, traditionally ranging from 110 to 125 proof. To celebrate the national debut, Old Forester Distillery is selling a limited number of bottles that can be picked up on Saturday, June 14, National Bourbon Day, which is also the 8th anniversary of the opening of Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row. President's Choice Bourbon and President's Choice Rye will each retail for $225. More: Here are 5 repurposed buildings that have been turned into distilleries in Louisville Rebel Bourbon, the Official Bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, has teamed up with Childress Vineyards on the release of Rebel 100 Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish. This limited-release offering features Rebel's original wheated recipe, aged four years, finished in Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc barrels and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). The result is a one-of-a-kind bourbon with unique flavor notes of sweet plums, honey and bright berries. Suggested retail price of $39.99 per 750mL bottle. "We selected the Cabernet Franc barrels from Childress Vineyards because we wanted to craft a smooth, high-proof bourbon with tasting notes of sweet berry, oak, caramel, vanilla and spice," Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe said in a news release. "Cabernet Franc was the perfect match for our wheated Rebel recipe, and the result is incredible." To learn more about Rebel 100 Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish, visit Woodford Reserve has released a new limited-edition bottle as part of its Distillery Series – Tawny Port Finish. The new expression combines a rye and bourbon blend with bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels, which accentuates the fruit character in the whiskey. The liquid is then balanced by additional bourbon to create a whiskey that is decadent and complex. 'This expression highlights our ability to artfully blend rye and bourbon whiskey, as well our approach to barrel experimentation,' Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall said in a news release. 'The Tawny Port barrels impart delicate notes of wood and concentrated fruit, which combined with the charred oak barrels, allow us to create a rich, layered whiskey." More: Here are 9 beer festivals taking place in Louisville this year Tasting Notes Color: Dark Amber Aroma Aroma: Brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolates, nutmeg, and clove layered over notes of overripe bananas and dried dark fruits. Flavor: Rich raisin, plumb, clove, and nutmeg, with hints of brown sugar sweetness and toasted walnut. Finish: Long with lingering notes of dried fruit and toasted nuts. Tawny Port Finish is 90.4 proof and has a suggested retail price of $64.99, available in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at Woodford Reserve Distillery and at Reach features clerk Gege Reed at greed@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: New bourbon releases: Heaven's Hill, Woodford Reserve and more
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Names Mark E. Harrison to Board of Directors
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach ('F&M' or the 'Bank') (OTCQB: FMBL) today announced that Mark E. Harrison has been named to its board of directors. Harrison succeeds Walter M. Florie, who served on the F&M Bank's board since 2007. Harrison, 61, recently retired after having spent nearly four decades at KPMG LLP as part of the firm's financial services industry practice. His client base was comprised of numerous depository institutions including a large number of regional and community banks as well as large money center banks, and for more than 15 years, he provided tax consulting and advisory services directly to the Bank. Over the course of his career, Harrison specialized in providing consultations in the contexts of mergers and acquisitions, complex financial transactions and instruments, tax credit investments structures and accounting for federal and state income taxes. 'Mark brings a remarkable blend of financial acumen, risk oversight, and hands-on experience with institutions much like ours,' said Daniel K. Walker, executive chairman of F&M's board. 'His deep understanding of the regional banking landscape—shaped by decades of advising financial institutions—and his long-standing relationship with our Bank make him an exceptional addition to our board as we continue to enhance our regulatory posture and pursue long-term growth for our clients and shareholders.' Harrison is a respected educator, having served as a clinical professor in the Graduate Taxation program at the University of Southern California and a contributing author of Taxation of Financial Institutions, Second Edition (LexisNexis, 2018). He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in California and New York. Harrison also is an active community leader, serving on the board of the South Bay Classical Academy, and previously on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the East Bay and the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. Harrison holds a master's degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. About Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Founded in Long Beach in 1907 by C.J. Walker, Farmers & Merchants Bank provides white-glove service to clients at 27 branches from San Clemente to Santa Barbara, as well as through its Online and Mobile Banking platforms. The Bank offers commercial and small business banking, business loan programs, home loans, and a robust offering of consumer retail banking products, including checking, savings and youth accounts. Farmers & Merchants Bank is a California state-chartered bank with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Member FDIC) and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information about F&M, please visit the website,
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Names Mark E. Harrison to Board of Directors
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach ("F&M" or the "Bank") (OTCQB: FMBL) today announced that Mark E. Harrison has been named to its board of directors. Harrison succeeds Walter M. Florie, who served on the F&M Bank's board since 2007. Harrison, 61, recently retired after having spent nearly four decades at KPMG LLP as part of the firm's financial services industry practice. His client base was comprised of numerous depository institutions including a large number of regional and community banks as well as large money center banks, and for more than 15 years, he provided tax consulting and advisory services directly to the Bank. Over the course of his career, Harrison specialized in providing consultations in the contexts of mergers and acquisitions, complex financial transactions and instruments, tax credit investments structures and accounting for federal and state income taxes. "Mark brings a remarkable blend of financial acumen, risk oversight, and hands-on experience with institutions much like ours," said Daniel K. Walker, executive chairman of F&M's board. "His deep understanding of the regional banking landscape—shaped by decades of advising financial institutions—and his long-standing relationship with our Bank make him an exceptional addition to our board as we continue to enhance our regulatory posture and pursue long-term growth for our clients and shareholders." Harrison is a respected educator, having served as a clinical professor in the Graduate Taxation program at the University of Southern California and a contributing author of Taxation of Financial Institutions, Second Edition (LexisNexis, 2018). He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in California and New York. Harrison also is an active community leader, serving on the board of the South Bay Classical Academy, and previously on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the East Bay and the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. Harrison holds a master's degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. About Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Founded in Long Beach in 1907 by C.J. Walker, Farmers & Merchants Bank provides white-glove service to clients at 27 branches from San Clemente to Santa Barbara, as well as through its Online and Mobile Banking platforms. The Bank offers commercial and small business banking, business loan programs, home loans, and a robust offering of consumer retail banking products, including checking, savings and youth accounts. Farmers & Merchants Bank is a California state-chartered bank with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Member FDIC) and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information about F&M, please visit the website, View source version on Contacts Kevin TiberPresident562-499-4829 Roger PondelPondelWilkinson Relations310-279-5980investor@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
