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Federal bill would standardize food date labeling, reduce waste

May 18, 2016

A new bill introduced in the US Senate and House Wednesday aims to improve the current expiration date system by developing a food date labeling standard.

TECH FLASH

FDA to examine ‘healthy’ definition

Current standards allow sugary cereal and pudding producers to use the term, while those processing avocados, salmon and nuts cannot.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

FDA currently permits the use of the term “healthy” on food and beverage packaging if the products meet certain nutrition standards.

GMA urges FDA to define “natural” for food labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2016

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) submitted comments to FDA regarding the agency’s request for information and comments on use of the term “natural” in food labeling.

CCFN to host seminar addressing geographic indications

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2016

The day-long seminar will be held on June 21, at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, in Chicago, IL.

Technology Sourcebook

Shrink labeler

May 12, 2016

Engineered for ovals, squares, rectangles and squeeze bottles, the PDC R-250-ERT shrink labeler applies full-sleeve shrink labels and tamper-evident sleeves at speeds up to 300 containers/min.; the containers can be filled or empty.

New product database helps manufacturers comply with California Prop 65

Jeremy Gerrard

May 10, 2016

To help food and beverage manufacturers maintain compliance with California’s Proposition 65 regulation following the recent addition of bisphenol A.

FDA issues final guidance on menu labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 2, 2016

FDA says it intends to enforce the menu labeling final rule one year from the date that the Notice of Availability (NOA) is published in the Federal Register. This notice for the guidance is expected to be published in early May 2016.

Dannon commits to sustainable agriculture, more natural ingredients and greater transparency

Jeremy Gerrard

May 2, 2016

Announcing sweeping changes to company policy, yogurt manufacturer Dannon committed to improving sustainable agriculture practices for its milk supply.

TECH FLASH

Mars advises consumers to reduce consumption of some products

The company will begin labeling some of its products as occasional treats.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 26, 2016

Mars is updating its website to catalogue products as either “occasional” or “everyday” foods.

Dairy groups applaud Senators for supporting agricultural issues in EU trade agreement

April 26, 2016

The International Dairy Foods Association, the US Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation praised a bipartisan group of 26 senators.