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    Legal Issues

    U.S. Senator Reintroduces Real MEAT Act to Label Alternative Proteins as ‘Imitation’

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 17, 2023
    Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) originally introduced the Real MEAT Act in 2019 to clearly differentiate alternative proteins from animal proteins on product labels.
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    Packaging Barcodes and Labels

    Hershey, Reese’s Take Heat for Potentially Misleading Sweepstakes Messaging

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 17, 2023
    A consumer advocate claims “no purchase necessary” communication is not clear to consumers until after they’ve actually purchased the Reese’s peanut butter cups.
    Harry Cavanagh
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    Beverage Products

    Co-Founder of Prime Energy Addresses Labeling, Caffeine Content Concerns

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 11, 2023
    YouTube star Logan Paul appeared on a cable news show to answer the publicized concerns of U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and some parents about the energy drink.
    Jason Meredith
    "Bags of Beneful and Pedigree dog food on shelves 2006"
    Pet Food

    Pet Food Labeling to Get a Significant Upgrade Under New AAFCO Standards

    Andy Hanacek
    July 31, 2023
    The Association of American Feed Control Officials approved changes to the labeling of pet food, treats and supplements, which will be phased in over the next six years.
    Joe Gratz
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    Legal Issues

    Federal Courts Dismiss Lawsuits Against Subway (Tuna) and Kraft Heinz (Mac Prep Time)

    Andy Hanacek
    July 28, 2023
    Plaintiffs in separate cases had tried to challenge Subway for ingredients in its tuna and Kraft Heinz for its microwave instructions on its Velveeta mac and cheese cups.
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    Animal Proteins

    Tyson Alters Antibiotics Strategy, Labeling — Avoiding Only Those Important to Human Medicine

    Andy Hanacek
    July 5, 2023
    Tyson-branded chicken products will now carry a “No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine” label, opening the door to some specific antibiotic use in flocks.
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    Alternative Protein

    Upside Foods Gains USDA Label Approval for Cell-Cultivated Chicken Product

    Andy Hanacek
    June 15, 2023
    Processor of cultivated meat, poultry and seafood needs just to obtain a Grant of Inspection from USDA in order to begin selling the product commercially.
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    Marketing

    Veroni to Add ‘Humanely Raised’ Claim to All Meat Tray Packaging

    Andy Hanacek
    May 31, 2023
    Charcuterie brand requires specific animal well-being standards for all its pork suppliers and wants consumers to be informed at purchase point.
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    Marketing

    Mondelez to Scrub Switzerland, Matterhorn Imagery from Toblerone Packaging

    Andy Hanacek
    March 8, 2023
    Chocolate brand’s partial production shift out of Switzerland to Slovakia trades perceived quality label for workforce cost savings.
    Fibers, Flours, Grains, Rice

    General Mills Recalls Certain Flour Products

    Lauren R.
    June 1, 2016
    General Mills issued a voluntary recall of certain flour products after a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O121.
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    Plant Operations and Engineering

    MRO Q&A: Should the Industrial Internet of Things Be on Your Radar?

    May 16, 2016
    Our plant maintenance expert suggests: Develop an operational needs plan pertaining to what is being touted -- before you hear any sales presentations -- to see if it makes sense...
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    Technology

    Are You Ready for the Industrial Internet of Things?

    April 15, 2016
    And do you need to be? Form a committee and compare your plant's unique needs against the possibilities.
    Technology

    Power Lunch: Where ERP Systems Fail to Deliver

    Scott Turner of Turner Innovations
    Oct. 23, 2015
    So-called enterprise-wide applications do not address the entire needs of food processors businesses and that may be a missed opportunity for many in the industry.