Sharon Spielman

Special Supplement

Plant-based protein market offers potential for product, processing innovation

Sharon Spielman

April 17, 2020

The plant-based protein segment continues to grow at a rapid pace.

COVID-19 Coverage

USDOL responds to COVID-19 pandemic with grant funding

During economic disruption due to the coronavirus, funds will help support those critical to maintaining food supply

Sharon Spielman

April 14, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $91.8 million in grant funding to support the economic stability of farmworkers through the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), overseen by the department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Regulatory Watch

VQIP application portal open through May

Sharon Spielman

April 13, 2020

The FDA opened the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal on Jan. 1, 2020, for the benefit period between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021.

COVID-19 Coverage

FDA issues COVID-19 best practices on food handling, health

How to best protect workers, customers in retail food settings during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

April 10, 2020

The FDA has issued information and best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and pick-up and delivery services during the pandemic to protect workers and customers.

COVID-19 Coverage

FDA issues social distancing guidance for food processing plants to fight spread of COVID-19

What processors should do when following the CDC recommendation is not possible

Sharon Spielman

April 6, 2020

The FDA has been adding frequently asked questions along with answers to its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition COVID-19 Updates section of its website as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.

Regulatory Watch

Final IA supplemental draft guidance released

Sharon Spielman

April 6, 2020

The FDA has released its third and final supplemental draft guidance to support compliance with the Intentional Adulteration Rule under FSMA.

FDA provides temporary flexibility regarding egg packaging and labeling

Consumers can buy eggs sold in flats during COVID-19 health crisis

Sharon Spielman

April 3, 2020

The FDA has released a guidance document titled “Temporary Policy Regarding Packaging and Labeling of Shell Eggs Sold by Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” which provides temporary flexibility regarding the packaging and labeling of shell eggs sold to consumers in retail food establishments.

How processors are handling demand surges caused by COVID-19

Companies respond to meet unprecedented demand during the coronavirus pandemic

Sharon Spielman

March 30, 2020

An unprecedented surge in demand has processors working to meet needs while protecting workers and their supply chains.

COVID-19 Coverage

Companies offer employee bonuses during COVID-19 pandemic

Extra pay, enhanced benefits provided to workers during unprecedented demand surge

Sharon Spielman

March 26, 2020

As people are rushing to the grocery store to fill their pantries and refrigerators during the coronavirus pandemic, food and beverage companies are working around the clock to keep up with demand.

Coronavirus

FDA postpones most foreign inspections through April

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

March 12, 2020

According to a press release issued by the FDA, the agency is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspections outside the U.S. deemed mission-critical will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.