Jan 6, 2025 · FDA Releases Allergen, Food Safety and Plant-Based Alternative Labeling Guidance. The four new guidance documents are designed to help industry and other interest holders understand and comply with FDA regulations concerning food allergens, low-moisture ready-to-eat human foods and labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods.

FDA to Hold Webinar on Updated ‘Healthy’ Claim. The webinar, scheduled for Feb. 20, from 1-2 p.m. ET, will provide an overview of the recently released final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” that manufacturers can voluntarily use on food packages.

Oct 15, 2024 · BERKELEY, Calif. — Once Upon a Farm announced a partnership with Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). Through this partnership, Once Upon a Farm is committing to source and pay premiums on produce from EFI-certified suppliers.

Sep 20, 2024 · Navigating the New FDA Food Traceability Rule: Meeting Requirements and Enhancing Safety. FSMA Rule 204 assigns new responsibilities to companies that handle certain foods at any point in the supply chain — from harvest or creation through production to point-of-sale or point-of-consumption.

Dec 26, 2024 · Sacramento, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 18 proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu.

Oct 15, 2024 · WALTHAM, Mass. — Veralto Corporation, a provider of water and product quality solutions, announced that it has acquired the holding company that owns TraceGains for a purchase price of $350 million (subject to customary post-closing adjustments). TraceGains is a provider of cloud-based software solutions that enable connected data and digital workflow management to help consumer brands meet ...

Dec 23, 2024 · Eggnog is a beloved holiday tradition, conjuring images of festive gatherings and mugs filled with creamy, spiced goodness. But recent concerns about bird flu, or avian influenza, and its detection in milk have cast a shadow over this cherished drink. These developments raise important questions about the safety of raw milk and raw eggs, key ingredients in traditional eggnog recipes.

Sep 23, 2024 · In the food and beverage (F&B) industry, sanitation is not merely a routine task — it’s a critical component of ensuring food safety and maintaining consumer trust. Effective sanitation practices are essential for preventing contamination, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protecting public health.

Nov 14, 2024 · Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has extended its combination inspection portfolio with advances to the new CM (checkweighing and metal detection) and CX (checkweighing and x-ray) combination systems. This advancement integrates the new M30 R-Series metal detectors and X2 Series of x-ray inspection systems into C-Series checkweighers, providing customers with flexibility to choose the right ...

Jun 29, 2007 · What does McDonald’s do to continually attain its goal of not only “serving a quality meal every time,” but also ensuring food safety across its U.S. system and providing safe food to its more than 25 million customers each day?