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Caffeine regulation efforts complicated by lack of information, differing tolerance

Regulatory efforts are hampered by industry resistance and differing consumer reactions.
February 26, 2013

FDA limits on caffeine are different for energy drinks than other beverages.


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FDA to consider IDFA petition on flavored milk

IDFA wants to change the standards for non-nutritive sweeteners in milk.
February 25, 2013
IDFA wants to change the standards for non-nutritive sweeteners in milk.
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GMA issues statement on E15 Supreme Court petition

The petition seeks to reverse a DC circuit court decision.
February 22, 2013
The petition seeks to reverse a DC circuit court decision.
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TECH FLASH

Agroterrorism defense: Are you prepared?

Researchers are studying ways to reduce risk in the food supply chain.
February 13, 2013

The first project was to determine vulnerabilities in the liquid egg supply chain.


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TECH FLASH

Growing consumer support for local food

A study shows US consumers value local over other factors.
February 13, 2013

Big box retailers and national supermarkets will have to overcome low trust in their ability to deliver local foods.


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Federal ethanol mandates mean higher grocery bills for consumers, inferior feed for meat producers

High corn demand has commodity prices up and farmers using distiller’s dried grains as feed.
February 13, 2013

Higher prices have led to decreased spending on consumer goods and services, hindering economic recovery.


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Busy year for corporate mergers and acquisitions

Transactions increased in most categories.
February 13, 2013

The greatest increase from 2012 came in packaging and equipment mergers and acquisitions.


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AMI reminds federal government of meat and poultry inspection obligation

A sequester and furlough would mean significant lost profits.
February 12, 2013
A sequester and furlough would mean significant lost profits.
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Guelph Food Technology Center and NSF International merging

The merger will strengthen the public health and food safety missions of each organization.
February 12, 2013
The merger will strengthen the public health and food safety missions of each organization.
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EC to permit use of lactic acid on beef carcasses

The treatment has been approved in the US for several decades.
February 6, 2013
The treatment has been approved in the US for several decades.
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