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Manufacturers who choose to use the “healthy” claim have three years to conform but can use the new criteria sooner. 

Ravenwood is now offering the Nobac 40 promotional flash labeler as a standalone applicator or as an integrated option with any linerless applicator in the Nobac 5000 range.

At the IFT FIRST Conference, Mimi Bonnett of Innova Market Insights spotlighted the top food trends in the U.S. and Canada, while Michael Warter of Ruiz Foods delivered insights on machine learning and AI.

The ingredients most likely to influence purchasing decisions were probiotics, vitamins and minerals and fiber.

In the updated guideline, FSIS strongly encourages the use of third-party certification to substantiate animal-raising or environment-related claims.

Utilizing new technologies can significantly improve the reliability of allergen labeling, providing greater peace of mind for consumers and fostering trust in food brands.

D-tagatose must be declared as an added sugar on the Nutrition Facts label, but it contains fewer calories than sucrose or table sugar.

FSIS Notice 61-22 removes the requirement for meat and poultry manufactures to use dual measurements when reporting net weight of a product on labels that meet specific criteria.

The 2025 deadline for zero plastic waste and sustainable packaging is swiftly approaching. The pressure is on businesses to take responsibility for their environmental consequences and packaging is taking center stage in the entire sustainability discussion. Any changes to packaging as a result of new sustainability goals so often places essential labeling and artwork on the back foot, but forgetting to integrate this into the process can bring long delays in production and in the worst case scenario, expensive product recalls.

The FDA wants to update the “healthy” claim definition to better account for how all the nutrients in various food groups contribute.