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Safety, cuts in sugar and salt use among top food priorities in 2019
Officials from the FDA, consumer groups and the industry gathered in Washington this week as changing consumer tastes and eating habits impact the space.
By Lillianna Byington • March 15, 2019 -
Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation
The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
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Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients
The current regulation examines the quantity of a nutrient and not the quality, which the snacks company says "enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products."
By Lillianna Byington • March 14, 2019 -
USDA launches campaign to simplify nutrition planning
The department said Start Simple with MyPlate was designed to give consumers ideas and tips on the five food groups so they can easily incorporate them and improve their health.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
Cage-free egg commitments are in the spotlight — and may cost companies billions
Experts say U.S. producers pledging to make the change have transitioned between 17% and 25% of their birds so far.
By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019 -
More than 12,000 cases of Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella risk
Parent company Hometown Food Co. found traces of the pathogen in a 5-lb. bag in a random inspection last week.
By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019 -
GMO salmon gets FDA green light to be sold in the US
Will there be consumer or retailer backlash when AquaBounty Technologies starts growing and harvesting its AquAdvantage Salmon at a facility in Indiana?
By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 2019 -
Sponsored by Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Food traceability undergoing tech revolution
We’ve come a long, long way from our reliance on old-hat supply chain record-keeping. And that’s a very good thing.
March 11, 2019 -
FDA
Report: Federal food safety oversight needs a national strategy
The U.S. Government Accountability Office report says regulation is too fragmented, resulting in "inconsistent oversight, ineffective coordination, and inefficient use of resources."
By Cathy Siegner • March 8, 2019 -
Study looks at how cannabis will disrupt food and beverages
As CBD becomes more popular in a variety of categories, Euromonitor predicts it will soon become just another functional ingredient.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 7, 2019 -
New report slashes guidelines for sodium consumption
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said the mineral is linked to chronic disease risk, but will this be enough to change levels in processed foods?
By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019 -
Gottlieb's resignation from FDA thrusts uncertainty into food, CBD regulations
The commissioner, who moved forward with initiatives already in progress and on the horizon, is leaving in a month to spend more time with his family.
By Megan Poinski • March 5, 2019 -
Thousands of 'poorly regulated' chemicals found in conventional foods, report finds
A new Environmental Working Group report found most consumers aren't aware CPG products contain these substances, while fewer than 40 synthetic ingredients are allowed in organic items.
By Cathy Siegner • March 5, 2019 -
FDA
Report: USDA to release new food safety guidelines for meat companies
Amid a rise in recalls, an official told Reuters that companies will be required to start internal investigations when consumers complain and notify the government within 24 hours.
By Lillianna Byington • March 5, 2019 -
Opinion
How blockchain can protect reputations and attract committed customers
Amid the uptick in recent recalls, Anant Kadiyala of Oracle writes blockchain technology can help businesses regain and reinforce trust from the public.
By Anant Kadiyala • March 1, 2019 -
Washington state bill would make manufacturers responsible for plastic waste
House Bill 1204 would require plastic packaging producers to either participate in a stewardship organization by 2022 or stop using the materials.
By Cathy Siegner • March 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
NYC crackdown slows momentum of CBD-infused food and drink
Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive marijuana extract, has been tapped as a top restaurant trend for 2019. But the FDA has halted sales in some markets — leaving operators confused about its future.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Barry Callebaut petitions FDA for health claim on chocolate
The Swiss company found that consuming at least 200 mg of cocoa flavanols daily may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Dairy group urges FDA to crack down on use of terms on non-milk products
The National Milk Producers Federation said agency rules require products to use the word "imitation" if they reference a standardized dairy food but don't have the same nutritional value.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Opinion
Top takeaways from TTB's proposed labeling modernization: What alcoholic beverage companies need to know
The primary goal is to make rules simpler and clearer for business owners so compliance will be easier. Three members of Hogan Lovells IP practice explain what's in the proposal and how to comment on it.
By Brendan Quinn, Veronica Colas and Andrea DiSandro • Feb. 27, 2019 -
FDA
How FDA's new food safety plan for imports will impact the industry
The agency will beef up inspections both here and abroad and use mandatory recall authority to limit risks from the 15% of the U.S. food supply that is imported.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Danone tops ranking of food companies based on environmental footprint
When it comes to preparation for integrated sustainability, a report found the French company is at the top for readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy, while Kraft Heinz ranked last.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Glyphosate is in most beer and wine, study says
On the same day a federal trial against Roundup owner Bayer started, the report from U.S. PIRG recommends that use of the weed killer be banned.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2019 -
How effective are soda taxes in reducing consumption of sugary drinks?
Four years after the first tax was implemented, researchers are looking to see if they work well in the long term.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 25, 2019 -
FDA needs to make sure 'food labels are truthful, not misleading,' says CSPI head
A new paper co-written by the consumer group's leader says FDA could help reduce diet-related diseases by tightening up the rules around health claims.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 22, 2019
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