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
Technology Sourcebook Wet surface labels May 16, 2013 Adhering to damp, wet or frozen surfaces, FOX IV AquaGrip labels can be applied to room temperature or frozen products, film, plastic and corrugated surfaces through water and in temperatures as low as -8°F.Read More
Fair trade advocacy group opposes labeling change Group says changes to Fair Trade USA's labeling rules would undermine fair trade farmers, companies and consumers. Shane O'Halloran April 24, 2013 Group says changes to Fair Trade USA's labeling rules would undermine fair trade farmers, companies and consumers.Read More
Grocery retailers meet with lawmakers in support of Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act They say labeling rules shouldn't apply in grocery stores. Shane O'Halloran April 22, 2013 They say labeling rules shouldn't apply in grocery stores.Read More
Proposed guidelines for caffeine-containing products An industry group says though the new rules are not required, consumers will benefit. Shane O'Halloran April 17, 2013 An industry group says though the new rules are not required, consumers will benefit.Read More
FMI opposes country-of-origin labeling proposal They say proposed reforms would have negative consequences for food industry. Shane O'Halloran April 12, 2013 They say proposed reforms would have negative consequences for food industry.Read More