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New FDA policy would let manufacturers use salt substitutes
The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2023 -
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Tapioca starch sweetener gets GRAS status from the FDA
Anderson Advanced Ingredients’ FiberSmart is 20% as sweet as sugar and also can replace maltodextrin, the company says.
By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023 -
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Biotechnology should be used to improve nutrition, sustainability and resiliency of food, Biden report says
The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas that include human health and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made this kind of technology a national priority.
By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023 -
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Race for regulation of cell-based meatEat Just gets FDA clearance for cultivated meat in US
Good Meat chicken, which has been approved for sale in Singapore since 2020, is the second cell-based meat item to get the first green light from the federal government.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 22, 2023 -
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OpinionThree ways global food brands can stay competitive
As the cost of living rises across the world, companies must embrace artificial intelligence and other digital technologies to maintain a low-cost base, write Stuart Gilby and Duncan Macfarlane of PA Consulting.
By Stuart Gilby and Duncan Macfarlane • March 20, 2023 -
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As US mulls vaccinating poultry for bird flu, chicken industry could stand in the way
Broiler producers are concerned about trade implications, but fears that the virus will mutate or spread to humans may spur a new plan of action.
By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023 -
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Former Blue Bell CEO to plead guilty to charges connected to 2015 listeria outbreak
All fraud charges against Paul Kruse will be dropped and he will be fined $100,000, according to the plea agreement.
By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2023 -
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USDA proposed rule would close āProduct of the USAā labeling loophole
Under current regulations, products imported into the United States for slaughter, processing or repackaging can be labeled as domestic.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2023 -
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Tyson workers in Arkansas sue company over pandemic protections
The suit filed by 34 current and former employees of the company’s meatpacking facilities claim the poultry giant put profit over its workers’ well-being.
By Chris Casey • March 8, 2023 -
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Deep DiveWhy cage-free eggs could be on shaky ground
Industry leaders are still on a path to wider adoption of cage-free systems, but consumer expectations, bird flu and an upcoming Supreme Court decision could impact whether they continue to invest in the practice.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 28, 2023 -
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OpinionFinding and creating value in food waste
Our system needs to be circular and mimic nature, where nothing is lost, writes Pete Pearson, global initiative lead for the food circularity program at World Wildlife Fund.
By Pete Pearson • Feb. 27, 2023 -
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FDA says plant-based milk labels should indicate nutritional differences
Dairy groups showed support of the long-awaited draft guidance, while those representing alternative proteins argue that the recommendations are unfair.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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Meat plant sanitation service fined $1.5M for child labor violations
Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. paid the sum after regulators found at least 102 children were working overnight shifts at 13 plants owned by companies like JBS and Cargill, a U.S. Department of Labor briefing said.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 21, 2023 -
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FDA approves qualified health claim for some cocoa powder
Allowed on products that use specific ingredients with boosted flavanols, it lets consumers know there is “very limited scientific evidence” it could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 9, 2023 -
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Kerry accepts $19.2M fine for 2018 salmonella outbreak in Honey Smacks
The food and ingredients company pleaded guilty to knowingly manufacturing the Kellogg cereal in an unsanitary facility. The company’s former director of quality assurance will be sentenced next week on related charges.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 9, 2023 -
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FDA will streamline food safety and regulation under a single leader
The shift was recommended by reports and studies on the department's structure, and Commissioner Robert Califf said it will "fundamentally transform" the division.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 1, 2023 -
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How FDA stopped the momentum for CBD in food and drink
Several companies bought big into the once-promising segment, but the government’s decision not to permit the ingredient in food and beverages has left producers unwilling to invest further.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 31, 2023 -
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Deep DiveWill 2023 be the year food plays a role in sustainability policy?
Policymakers are starting to connect the dots between the sector — which represents roughly a third of all emissions — and climate change. But traditional ideas about food are hard to change.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 31, 2023 -
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Deep DiveFood companies say they can reduce their emissions this year. Experts are skeptical.
Academics and environmental groups say CPGs’ reliance on regenerative agriculture and carbon credits may not be enough to realistically hit their time-based goals.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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FDA food safety chief Frank Yiannas resigns
The announcement of his departure comes days before Commissioner Robert Califf is set to issue a response to a report recommending an overhaul of the agency’s food division.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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FDA plans consumer study on front-of-pack labeling
Research announced in the Federal Register this week will likely show 3,000 consumers different options and examine their understanding and reactions.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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Homeland Security probes potential child trafficking at JBS slaughterhouses, NBC reports
A high number of minors the Labor Department found were illegally working for a cleaning contractor at two of the Brazilian meat giant’s plants were also migrants, officials told the network.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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USDA issues rule strengthening organic program
The final rule requires more certification, documentation and training to ensure that products bearing the government-regulated seal meet the standards. It goes into effect in March 2024.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Why food and beverage cases make up the majority of the āmost ridiculousā lawsuits
Three-quarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform’s list of cases are proposed class action suits claiming ingredient and label information on CPG food and drink items are misleading.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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FDA allows more vitamin D fortification in cereal and bars
Kellogg filed the petition to bump up the nutrient level of its products as consumers increasingly value health and immunity.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 12, 2023
