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Recalls

Ginger treats recalled due to undeclared sulfites

Ginger slice packages were distributed nationwide

August 13, 2018

Country Favor Inc. has announced it is recalling its 7-ounce packages of “Best Taste Brand Snack Ginger Sliced” food treats because they contain undeclared sulfites.

Food Packaging

Mondi increases flat-bottom bag production

Mondi says it’s responding to rising demand for premium packaging

Crystal Lindell

August 13, 2018

Mondi is expanding its US capability to produce premium flat-bottom bags for food, pet food and home and personal care applications.

Regulatory Watch

AMS clariﬁes honey packer obligations

Previous rule was deemed ambiguous

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2018

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has clariﬁed its ﬁnal rule governing inspection and certiﬁcation of processed fruits, vegetables, and miscellaneous products regarding Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.

Regulatory Watch

FDA proposes revisions to vending machine calorie declarations

Rule is intended to ease regulatory burdens

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2018

The FDA is proposing a revision to the type size labeling requirements for front of package (FOP) calorie declarations for packaged food sold in vending machines.

Innovation

Citrosuco, Green Cell Technologies sign global license agreement

Agreement allows Brazilian orange juice and ingredients producer to use Green Cell’s Disruptor technology to create new orange-related specialty ingredients

Wayne Labs

August 9, 2018

Citrosuco has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Green Cell Technologies (GCT) where the Brazilian orange juice and ingredient producer will use GCT’s proprietary Disruptor technology, intellectual property and applicable trademarks to create new orange-based specialty ingredients.

Manufacturing News

New bioengineering labels are on the way

Labels will show foods are compliant with disclosure standards

Wayne Labs

August 8, 2018

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed three sets of symbols to be used on labels of products compliant with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: August 2018

August 8, 2018

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

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: August 2018

August 8, 2018

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

People News

Haskell appoints President James O’Leary as CEO

Former CEO Steve Halverson will remain as chairman

Wayne Labs

August 6, 2018

Haskell, a global architectural, engineering, construction and consulting firm, has appointed James O’Leary to the position of chief executive officer, giving him full executive leadership responsibilities for the $1 billion firm.