Labeling | Food Engineering

Technology Sourcebook

PDC R-300 shrink sleeve labeler

October 7, 2016

The PDC R-300 shrink sleeve labeler reconfigures from shrink labeler to multipacker and back again.

QR codes not a smart move for GMO labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2016

A new law gives USDA two years to develop a national GMO labeling standard. While there are likely a number of ways companies will be able to maintain compliance, a QR code shouldn’t be one of them.

Technology Sourcebook

Visual Workplace gauge-marking vinyl

September 14, 2016

Visual Workplace transparent, adhesive-back vinyl applies to gauges and other smooth surfaces, such as glass/plexiglass, metal, PVC, corrugated plastic and magnetic/dry erase boards.

Regulatory Watch

Obama signs bill requiring labels for GMO foods

US to have natonal GMO labeling standard

September 12, 2016

Legislation compels manufacturers to disclose if a product contains GMOs.

Regulatory Watch

Nutrition Facts news

August 30, 2016

USDA has finalized its new Nutrition Facts label requirements for food products.

KIND to publish added sugar content on all its brands

Move comes two years before FDA deadline.

Crystal Lindell

August 16, 2016

KIND Healthy Snacks now publishing added sugar contents on its products.

Food Packaging

Food packaging: The label landscapes

New regulations could force processors to make quick decisions on their products and packaging.

Debra Schug

August 10, 2016

The Senate and the House have passed a bill to create a national disclosure standard for genetically engineered foods and block states from issuing their own laws.