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FDA Launches Education Initiative on Genetically Engineered Foods

Feed Your Mind is a new outreach program that aims to increase consumer awareness and understanding of genetically engineered foods

May 22, 2020

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GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today's food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.

Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Resources for industry as COVID-19 moves through communities

March 20, 2020

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Discover resources available to industry and consumers on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and food safety.

FDA Launches Campaign to Help Consumers Use New Nutrition Facts Label

The campaign aims to reach the general public, while also focusing on consumers at increased risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases

March 13, 2020

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The US Food and Drug Administration launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices.

Gavel and Chemical Structure of Cannabidiol

FDA: CBD Not Generally Recognized as Safe for Human, Animal Food

Council for Responsible Nutrition opposes FDA’s “alarming” statement.

Alyse Thompson

November 27, 2019

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Citing a lack of scientific information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it can’t conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human or animal food.

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CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

Good Manufacturing Practices Set Cannabis Edibles Producers Up for Success

Pathways Toward Cannabis Regulation: Developers of cannabis-based foods and beverages can set themselves up for success by establishing sound GMPs.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 11, 2019

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Cannabis food and beverage companies already have a comprehensive body of regulatory guidelines to help set themselves up for long-term success in this industry—but often with some tailored guidance specific to the unique properties of working with cannabis.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2019

CBD's shades of gray

While federal regulators have begun to focus in on cannabidiol regulation, much greater clarity is still required.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 5, 2019

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The FDA recently held a hearing designed to include information and views related to the safety of cannabis edibles and beverages—with a strong emphasis on cannabidiol (CBD) ingredients—as well as to solicit input relevant to the agency's regulatory strategy for existing products.

Impossible Foods Receives Approval for Color Additive Petition

FDA approval clears the way for use of heme in future applications

August 1, 2019

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The food technology startup combines scientific innovation with ingredients from nature to create wholesome and nutritious food, restore natural ecosystems and feed a growing population sustainably.

FDA Issues Warning Letter Against Curaleaf for Making Unapproved Claims on CBD Products

Federal agency says Curaleaf claimed CBD could treat cancer, Alzheimer’s, among other conditions.

Alyse Thompson

July 29, 2019

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The US Food and Drug Administration issued on July 23 a warning letter to Curaleaf Inc. for selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and opioid withdrawal, among other conditions or diseases.

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Intensify Development of Reduced-Sugar Products Using Allulose

ASTRAEA Allulose offers a similar sweet taste profile and functionality of sucrose with no grams of sugar.

June 13, 2019

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Following draft guidance issued from the FDA, Ingredion Incorporated announced US food and beverage manufacturers can intensify development of reduced-sugar products using ASTRAEA® Allulose.

TIC Gums Supports Acacia as a Fiber

TIC Gums and other industry leaders encourage the FDA to classify gum acacia as dietary fiber

April 1, 2019

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In a continuing effort to encourage the FDA to classify gum acacia as dietary fiber, TIC Gums and others in the acacia industry commissioned two clinical studies designed to provide additional evidence of the physiological benefit of acacia as a dietary fiber.

May 2020

Check out the May 2020 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on sweetener blends and sugar reduction, the increasing reliance on natural gums and fibers, new fruit and vegetable offerings, and much more.

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