TECH FLASH Consumers still seeking out value A new report on consumer packaged goods says buyers remain frugal. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Energy drinks and nutritional supplements had the strongest growth.Read More
Budget cuts to reduce federal milk market administrator’s budget The $3 million cut will come out of the Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund. Shane O'Halloran March 11, 2013 The $3 million cut will come out of the Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund.Read More
Foster Farms receives American Humane Association certification American Humane Association offers an independent, third-party certification. Shane O'Halloran March 11, 2013 American Humane Association offers an independent, third-party certification.Read More
Manufacturing News Packaging lines got you down? Tips to maximize packaging line uptime March 6, 2013 When your packaging line seems to be down half the time—or when operating, it seems to be inefficient—it’s time to take a closer look.Read More
AMI supports bill to rescind E15 Waivers The resolution would limit EPA to waivers for no more than 10 percent ethanol fuel. Shane O'Halloran March 6, 2013 The resolution would limit EPA to waivers for no more than 10 percent ethanol fuel.Read More
TECH FLASH European horse meat contamination raises questions over testing protocols Consumer confidence is likely to suffer in the wake of the scandal. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 European food safety authorities have been playing catch-up since the first reported contamination.Read More
TECH FLASH Next steps in food safety compliance measures A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers.Read More
TECH FLASH Global genetically modified plantings increase 100-fold since 1996 Biotech crops have helped alleviate poverty and food insecurity in the developing world. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 The developing world planted more biotech crops than industrialized nations for the first time ever.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
FDA to consider IDFA petition on flavored milk IDFA wants to change the standards for non-nutritive sweeteners in milk. Shane O'Halloran February 25, 2013 IDFA wants to change the standards for non-nutritive sweeteners in milk.Read More