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TECH FLASH

US senators get tough on energy drinks

With the energy drink business booming, three senators argue the industry needs more transparency and push for more regulations from FDA.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 26, 2015

Early this month, the senators released a new report supporting their concerns.

TECH FLASH

New US Dietary Guidelines to be released

In mid-December, the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee held its final meeting on the guidelines and closed the public comment period.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 23, 2015

The guidelines make some significant changes such as reducing added sugar and urging the consumption of more fruits and vegetables.

TECH FLASH

Emerging trends at PACK EXPO offered glimpse into the future of food manufacturing

Last year’s attendees found technologies driving food manufacturing and influencing packaging and processing operations across multiple industries.

January 23, 2015

The latest developments in food manufacturing will be revealed at PACK EXPO East in February.

Poultry farmer wins water pollution permit case

TECH FLASH

Avian flu spurs ban on poultry imports from Pacific Northwest

More than 30 countries, including those in the European Union, have banned poultry imports from the region.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

An emergency quarantine zone for avian influenza has been initiated in Washington where it has been identified in flocks of mixed poultry and other birds.

TECH FLASH

Anuga FoodTec 2015 set for March

Food and beverage industry professionals will reconvene once again at Anuga Food Tec, held this year in Cologne, Germany from March 24 to 27.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

With the theme of “resource efficiency,” the fair seeks to reinforce its status as the cross-industry expo for food and beverage industry specialists and suppliers.

Refrigeration industry leaders organize Global Food Cold Chain Council

TECH FLASH

Global cold storage capacity report reveals strong worldwide growth

The report includes analyses of growth trends in global capacity, market development indicators and characteristics of refrigerated warehouses.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

India surpasses the US in cold storage capacity, while China came in third.

WTO ruling favors Canada, Mexico in COOL law dispute

TECH FLASH

Study: COOL labels economically not worth the fight

New research from Kansas State University finds most shoppers are unaware origin labels exist on their packages of meat.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

The US government is appealing the WTO’s rejection of the US Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rule, but most consumers aren't willing to pay extra for the label.

Manufacturing News

FSMA: A work in progress

January 7, 2015

In January 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act came into being, and six core teams were formed to focus on six key sections: preventive standards, inspection and compliance, imports, federal/state integration, fees and reports, and studies.

FDA seeks feedback on export lists; Department of Commerce extends sugar cane deadline

TECH FLASH

US, China to protect common food names

The US dairy industry praised the results of recent meetings with China where officials committed to stronger protections for common food names.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 29, 2014

The recent US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade meetings should facilitate the export of products such as Feta and Parmesan cheese to China.

TECH FLASH

Fresh food consumption to grow

Over the next five years, the consumption rate of fresh food will continue to grow, with the youngest generations driving the trend.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2014

From 2003 and 2013, the consumption of fresh foods (including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish and eggs) grew by 20 percent to over 100 billion products.