FDA defines gluten-free for food labeling In order to use the term, foods must meet all aspects of the new definition. Shane O'Halloran August 2, 2013 In order to use the term, foods must meet all aspects of the new definition.Read More
Meat organizations from US, Canada and Mexico seek country-of-origin labeling rule injunction The request for preliminary injunction is part of a July 8 lawsuit to block implementation of the rule. Shane O'Halloran July 26, 2013 The request for preliminary injunction is part of a July 8 lawsuit to block implementation of the rule.Read More
Water cannot be labeled organic, says Australian consumer watchdog Seven bottled water suppliers will remove the word from their packaging as a result. Shane O'Halloran July 18, 2013 Seven bottled water suppliers will remove the word from their packaging as a result.Read More
Meat industry groups seek to block USDA country-of-origin labeling rule They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits. Shane O'Halloran July 10, 2013 They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits.Read More
Packaging Labeler boosts productivity The largest sauerkraut producer in the world relies on flexible equipment that handles frequent changeovers with minimal downtime. Hallie Forcinio June 10, 2013 When a labeler could no longer meet production requirements, company personnel began looking for a replacement that could handle frequent changeovers and multiple size and material changes.Read More
Packaging Recycling Assistance Standardized label helps consumers recycle packaging Hallie Forcinio June 6, 2013 Nearly all packages will carry a How2Recycle Label by 2016 if the developer of the labeling system achieves its goal.Read More
TECH FLASH Vision inspection sees what humans may miss Increased packaging line speeds have made it more difficult for human inspectors to reliably remove nonconforming items. May 28, 2013 Vision systems can inspect products accurately at very high speeds, making them an important component of many producers’ food safety plans.Read More
TECH FLASH FSIS announces verification of product formulation and labeling for most common food allergens Undeclared allergens are the result of a failure in hazard analysis. May 28, 2013 Ingredient suppliers and formulation changes led to most undeclared allergen recalls.Read More
Kellogg’s reaches $4 million settlement in Mini-Wheats class action suit Consumer groups said the company made unfounded health claims. Shane O'Halloran May 28, 2013 Consumer groups said the company made unfounded health claims.Read More
Video of AMI teleconference on Country-of-Origin Labeling now available The US meat industry does not support the labeling scheme. Shane O'Halloran May 28, 2013 The US meat industry does not support the labeling scheme.Read More