FMI supports reintroduced menu calorie count bill They say the regulations were never meant to apply to grocery stores. Shane O'Halloran March 25, 2013 They say the regulations were never meant to apply to grocery stores.Read More
FMI says USDA COOL rule increases burdens on retailers and consumers The group supports country of origin labeling reform but says new rules are too onerous. Shane O'Halloran March 14, 2013 The group supports country of origin labeling reform but says new rules are too onerous. Read More
Packaging Creative support for craft brewers European and major domestic breweries have been using metalized paper labels for years. US craft brewers are now picking up on the trend. Kevin T. Higgins March 6, 2013 While mainstream beer makers wrestle with a market in decline, craft breweries continue to enjoy double digit growth. Read More
TECH FLASH 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.Read More
IKEA finds horse meat in meatballs Food authorities from the Czech Republic announced the positive test results. Shane O'Halloran February 25, 2013 Food authorities from the Czech Republic announced the positive test results.Read More
TECH FLASH Graphical shape, orientation and alignment: What do customers want? If you’re not paying attention to packaging preferences, you could be leaving profits on the shelf. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 Research into consumer preference shows inclinations toward certain graphical elements.Read More
Polish offcuts were 75 percent horsemeat, says Irish department of agriculture The contaminated product was found at two separate facilities. Shane O'Halloran February 5, 2013 The contaminated product was found at two separate facilities.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine stirs up Congressmen Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals? Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals?Read More
TECH FLASH Should FDA demand caffeine levels on energy drink labels? One all-natural, energy drink producer has been putting this information on the label since day one. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Why not give the consumer the information to make an informed choice?Read More
Organic market removes products with cartoons on packaging CEO cites danger of marketing to children Shane O'Halloran January 17, 2013 CEO cites danger of marketing to children.Read More