ARTICLES
As the hubbub surrounding New York City’s attempt to curtail the sale of supersized beverages appears to have settled, regulators at the highest level have turned their attention to caffeine.
May 13, 2013
The products in focus are not solely beverage, and in fact, much of the concern seems to stem -- to a degree -- from a recent launch of a chewing gum.
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Innova Market Insights has identified the top five health claims for functional foods and drinks marketed to older consumers.
May 3, 2013
Health optimization has become an increasing focus for an aging population, driven by rising consumer understanding of the role of a healthy diet in extending the active years.
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The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of food companies who are betting on snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick.
May 2, 2013
The agency is already investigating the safety of energy drinks and energy shots, prompted by consumer reports of illness and death.
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The Hershey Company plans to bring an enhanced food labeling system to its U.S. product portfolio.
April 18, 2013
Hershey will begin to roll out front-of-pack nutrition information in the second half of 2013.
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Abstracts
A Spanish/English bilingual module allows for camera-ready supplement labels as well.
March 21, 2013
Genesis R&D Product/Supplement & Labeling software now has a NOM-compliant module, in addition to the Canadian and U.S. Spanish/English bi-lingual modules
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Abstracts
Neogen’s salmonella assay now includes a number of new matrices.
March 21, 2013
Neogen received a matrix extension for its Performance Tested MethodSM Certification (PTM #061203) from the AOAC Research Institute related to the company’s ANSR for Salmonella assay.
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Bio Springer’s clean label, GMA-safe, halal, kosher and GMO-free quality products include Springarom and Pronarom baker’s and brewer’s reaction flavors.
February 27, 2013
A global leader in yeast extracts, Bio Springer provides custom solutions for natural flavor enhancement and sodium reduction in snacks, soups, sauces, seasonings, prepared meals and other food applications.
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A new study has shown that one-third of the seafood sold in the U.S. could be mislabeled.
February 22, 2013
A new study has shown that one-third of the seafood sold in the U.S. could be mislabeled.
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Lallemand Health Solutions announced that its long-term commitment in substantiating the health benefits of its probiotics has been recognised by the Canadian Health Authorities.
February 19, 2013
Lallemand Health Solutions announced that its long-term commitment in substantiating the health benefits of its probiotics has been recognised by the Canadian Health Authorities.
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February 8, 2013
Nanomaterials, substances broken down by technology into molecule-size particles, are starting to enter the food chain through well-known food products and their packaging.
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