South Africa, US end meat trade dispute January 8, 2016 According to USDA, the agreement was reached following US engagement with South African officials over the last year. Read More
Campbell’s supports mandatory GMO labeling, will disclose GMOs on products Jeremy Gerrard January 8, 2016 The Campbell Soup Company says it fully supports federal legislation that would establish a single mandatory labeling standard for GMOs Read More
Mandarin oranges sold at Walgreens recalled Jeremy Gerrard January 8, 2016 The Milky Way International Trading Corp. has recalled 8-ounce bottles of Nice! Mandarin Oranges because the product may contain glass.Read More
Regulatory Watch Two guidances issued for ingredients from GE or non-GE sources January 8, 2016 FDA’s approval of AquaBounty Technologies’ application for AquAdvantage Salmon, an Atlantic salmon that reaches market size more quickly than non-genetically engineered (GE) fish, brought cheers from food industry groups.Read More
Mars collaborates with Indian philanthropic organizations to boost food safety Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 Mars Inc. and Tata Trusts have partnered to work towards advancing agriculture development, address malnutrition and improve food safety. Read More
Chipotle under criminal investigation Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 The company under a federal criminal investigation by FDA and the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. Read More
New Dietary Guidelines released: Eggs and lean meat OK, but watch the added sugar Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 Updated once every five years, the Obama administration released the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Read More
MillerCoors launches hard soda brand Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Tapping in on the hard soda trend, MillerCoors announced the launch of Henry’s Hard Soda.Read More
Justice department to investigate Blue Bell over Listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Investigators will seek to determine exactly what company executives knew about the hazards at their plants and when they knew them. Read More
FDA extends comment period on use of term ‘natural’ in food labeling Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 FDA has extended the comment period on the use of the term “natural” on food labeling through May 10.Read More
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