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CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

51R84 Vision System

November 16, 2020

The Silgan Equipment 51R84 vision system has been significantly revised to let the system conduct 360-degree inspections of full-body shrink sleeve-labeled products, including beverages and other food products, as well as products with standard wraparound labels.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

How State Legislation Affects Cannabis Labeling Regulations

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 9, 2020

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Labeling legislation is a moving target in the fast-emerging cannabis-infused food and beverage industry. An absence of federal regulation amidst a patchwork of state-based labeling rules only compounds the complexity.

Ethical Food Labels

Halal and vegan labels are set to grow by a compound annual growth rate of over 5% annually between 2015 and 2020

May 31, 2016

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Global Market Research Company Euromonitor International launched the new Ethical Labels database, responding to the growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels.

Mars’ Report Talks Health, Wellness

Mars Incorporated published its fourth annual “Principles in Action Summary.”

July 28, 2014

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Diversified confectionery and foods leader Mars Incorporated, McLean, Va., outlined some of its recent health and wellness goals and activities, in conjunction with the company’s fourth annual “Principles in Action” summary report.

Consumer Interest in Nutrition Facts Panel

Interest in reading the Nutrition Facts label has steadily waned among U.S. households, according to The NPD Group.

March 4, 2014

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The research suggests a change might be required more often than once every 20 years.

Academy of Nutrition on Nutrition Panel Change

Changes announced to the Nutrition Facts label represent a significant step forward, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

February 28, 2014

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Consumers want information they can use to make healthful choices.

Ecolabels on Food Purchase

Ecolabels rarely influence food purchases, according to a study.

February 24, 2014

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Sustainability had no meaningful impact on food choice, across all product categories.

Deadline Set for U.S. Food Safety Update

The largest American food safety update in 70 years will be complete by spring 2016.

February 21, 2014

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Seven separate rules will be designed to shift the national food safety net from a system geared to respond to illness outbreaks to one designed to prevent them.