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Coca-Cola Co. to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev's Stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Coke says it has a number of existing partners who are highly qualified and interested in these bottling territories.

October 11, 2016

The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it plans to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (ABI) stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) following the closing of the ABI combination with SABMiller.

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Food groups seek clarity on 'dietary fiber'

Industry worries that the FDA's new approach to defining dietary fiber will cause issues.

October 10, 2016

A coalition of food and beverage associations is asking the FDA for clarifications on the Nutritional Facts label.

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US opens beef imports, exports to Brazil

USDA reaches agreement with Brazil to repoen each country's respective markets.

September 29, 2016

USDA also recently determined that Brazil's meat standards meet US standards.

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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.

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Nutrition Facts news

August 30, 2016

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

FDA extends some FSMA compliance dates, clarifies rules

First major compliance dates still slated for next month for large companies.

Crystal Lindell

August 25, 2016

While the major provisions of the FSMA rules are being implemented as planned, the FDA has issued a final rule that extends and clarifies the compliance dates for certain provisions in four of the seven foundational rules.

FSMA

USP's new Food Fraud Database aims to help with FSMA

The redesigned database is meant to provide brand protection, increase consumer trust.

August 3, 2016

Its goal is to help food manufacturers and retailers make informed decisions about ingredients in their portfolio that may have a greater potential of being adulterated.

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