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ARTICLES

Mars Wrigley relaunches caffeine gum years after FDA push back

The candy company is relaunching Alert Caffeine Gum, with plans to stock it in the energy aisle.

Crystal Lindell

October 26, 2017

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The candy maker originally planned to launch its Alert Caffeine Gum — which provides 40 mg. of caffeine, or about the same amount as a half a cup of coffee — at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in May 2013.

FDA pursuing companies selling pure caffeine powder

Jeremy Gerrard

December 23, 2014

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FDA is assembling a legal case against companies that sell pure caffeine powder, the Associated Press reports.

Monster Beverage Corporation lawsuit dismissed by federal judge

The suit would have blocked an investigation into the company's marketing practices.

Shane O'Halloran

December 17, 2013

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The suit would have blocked an investigation into the company's marketing practices.

Beverage industry responds to energy drink accusations

Study links energy drinks to increased heart contraction rates

Energy drink maker Monster Beverage Corporation called the report alarmist and misleading.

Shane O'Halloran

December 3, 2013

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Energy drink maker Monster Beverage Corporation called the report alarmist and misleading.

Monster Beverage Corporation to sue SF city attorney

The preemptive lawsuit seeks to halt an investigation into the company's marketing practices.

Shane O'Halloran

May 2, 2013

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The preemptive lawsuit seeks to halt an investigation into the company's marketing practices.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

FDA to study new caffeinated products

A new chewing gum has FDA looking at the safety of caffeine.

Shane O'Halloran

April 30, 2013

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A new chewing gum has FDA looking at the safety of caffeine.

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

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An industry group says though the new rules are not required, consumers will benefit.

Caffeine loving bacteria hold promise for wastewater treatment

Researchers have inserted the trait into E. Coli.

Shane O'Halloran

March 27, 2013

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Researchers have inserted the trait into E. Coli.

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

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Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals?

Manufacturing News

Caffeine: Use responsibly

January 7, 2013

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Like alcohol, sugar, fat and salt, caffeine used in moderation is relatively safe and has benefits as well.

The lingering effects of the pandemic on food processors were felt throughout 2021, with labor issues, increased automation, ingredient shortages, the need for additional energy efficiencies and technologies to help streamline operations, and more, all having an impact.

Food and beverage companies consistently develop new products, but current speed-to-market expectations have made efficiency a crucial factor in putting those new products into the hands of customers ahead of the competition.