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Even The New Dietary Guidelines Want More Protein, Less Processing
“Eat real food.” That is the central message projected by the Trump Administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
A Year In Food Industry Upheaval: Trump, Tariffs and Titanium Dioxide
This year will go down in the history books as one marked by an unprecedented federal focus on the food industry, sparking strategic overhauls of, and a bit of panic within, Big Food operations; a flurry of state-level action against a plethora of synthetic ingredients; and the adoption of some new acronyms – UPFs and MAHA, just to name a few.
‘A Lobster Trap’ for Chemicals: Critics Slam New Efforts To Close GRAS Loophole
Politicians and Big Food have taken initial steps to influence the future of the GRAS process, and their efforts have immediately drawn criticism as industry watchdogs.
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FDA Says “Just Mayo” Isn’t Actually Mayo
What do you do when your signature product’s name is deemed unacceptable by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? That’s the situation Hampton Creek is in after the government agency sent a warning letter to the company regarding its Just Mayo brand.
With Rise in Desire for Healthy Foods, Comes Rise in Recalls
Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS, a global business-to-business services company that offers services related to product recalls, examined recalls in Q2 2015 and found a rise in recalls related to “healthy” foods.
Chobani Introduces Three New Flip Flavors as Part of Greater Portfolio Expansion
In addition to new flavors, shoppers will also find an updated look with the reveal of new packaging across the portfolio that highlights core attributes of each product, such as “Only Natural, Non-GMO Ingredients” and “40% Less Sugar Than Regular Fruit Yogurt”i on traditional Chobani products and “75% Less Sugar Than Regular Fruit Yogurt” on cups of Chobani Simply 100.
Happy Family Introduces Shine Organics: a New Brand of Snacking Pouches for Adults
Happy Family, a leading premium organic food brand delivering optimal nutrition for babies, toddlers and beyond, has launched Shine Organics, a new brand offering a line of adult snacking pouches mindfully made with a special blend of organic fruits and vegetables,
Celestial Seasonings Teas Receive Non-GMO Project Verification
This announcement is the first step in an ongoing process through which the brand intends to achieve Non-GMO Project Verification for all of its bagged specialty teas
FDA Warns Kind on Use of “Healthy”
Food and beverage entrepreneurs may need to be cautious when it comes to putting the word “healthy” on their labels, especially if they are working with high fat ingredients such as nuts.
Lessons From Expo West: A Focus on Special Diets – Probiotics, Vegan, and Gluten-Free
FBU attended several of the educational sessions featured at the 2015 Natural Products Expo West, and it was apparent that the ones focused on special diets were drawing in the biggest crowds. While not an examination of the science behind the diets, the sessions did focus on the evolution and rise in consumer adoption of each, and, consequently, the effect on innovation for manufacturers.
When in Doubt, Leave It Out: A Recipe for ‘Natural’ Products
Considering the consumer clamor in recent years for all-things-natural, it’s no wonder that food and beverage manufacturers may occasionally stretch the boundaries of the term to apply it to their products.
Packaged Facts Eyes Five Functional Ingredients to Watch for in 2015
Ask most industry trend spotters about what’s hot in food and beverage, and functional ingredients often show up near the top of the list.
Added Sugar & Portion Rules May Drive Formula & Packaging Changes
A long-simmering food fight in the U.S. is about to reach a boil. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is intent on improving its labeling standards to encourage healthier eating.