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FDA reinstates registration for Working Cow Homemade Inc.

February 20, 2019

The FDA has lifted the suspension and reinstated the facility registration for Working Cow Homemade, Inc. The decision follows proposed changes and commitments by the firm, along with FDA site inspection and verification.

Food Safety

Nature’s Path recalls cereal run for possible gluten contamination by air

Undeclared gluten might have gotten into the products during a production scheduling error

Rose Shilling

February 19, 2019

Nature’s Path is recalling a specific run of three kinds of EnviroKidz cereal that may contain undeclared gluten because of air contamination resulting from incorrect production scheduling, the FDA announced.

ProFood Tech Preview

ProFood Tech Preview: Finding the right HPP solution

What processors need to know about evaluating HPP options

Tom Egan , PMMI

February 18, 2019

According to Research Report Insights (RRI), a greater adoption of high pressure processing (HPP) solutions is a strong signal of a growing industry.

Food Packaging

Label trends: Luxe colors, personal feel and minimalism

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

Don't hold back with rich, extravagant colors on labels. Consider adding a holograph, the latest in the metallic trend. Asymmetrical design helps shake up predictable patterns.

Food Packaging

New wrapper keeps Butterfinger crispy and fresh longer

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

The iconic Butterfinger, has a bold, re-engineered wrapper and new recipe.

Industry News

Tomra CEO: Accuracy, downtime are key considerations for sorting equipment

Trusted business relationships and digitalization are ways to improve efficiency and minimize waste

Wayne Labs

February 14, 2019

Stefan Ranstrand, TOMRA Food’s president and chief executive officer, spoke at Fruit Logistica Berlin, describing his company’s vision for the future, its values and aspirations. He said that TOMRA can contribute to global sustainability while helping to reduce food waste and enhancing the technical and economic performance of food producers.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: February 2019

February 13, 2019

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Food Packaging

CHEP's smaller pallet easier to move from truck to sales floor

Rose Shilling

February 12, 2019

Pooled wooden pallet provider CHEP offers a half pallet that is easy to maneuver from tractor-trailer to retail floor loaded with ready-to-go products.

Regulatory Watch

Amending the definition of the term "biological product"

Sharon Spielman

February 12, 2019

The FDA has proposed to amend its regulation that defines "biological product" to incorporate changes made by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCI Act), and to provide its interpretation of the statutory terms "protein" and "chemically synthesized polypeptide."

Regulatory Watch

FDA withdraws proposed rule on labeling for approved drugs, biological products

Sharon Spielman

February 12, 2019

The FDA has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule on "Supplemental Applications Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological Products," published in the Federal Register of Nov. 13, 2013.