Packaging Barcodes and Labels

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Regulatory Compliance

Bimbo Bakeries USA Enters Standoff with FDA Over Sesame Labeling Warning Letter

Oct. 10, 2024
Although the company has clarified its tree nuts labeling, Bimbo says its sesame labeling is the best way to protect consumers from accidental consumption of the allergen in its...
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Marketing

Kellanova’s RxBar Turns to Augmented Reality, TV Star to Motivate Consumers

Sept. 17, 2024
Certain RxBar products will deliver a three-dimensional holographic AR video of marathon runner and former “Bachelor” Matt James standing on the bar’s packaging and offering motivationa...
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Regulatory Compliance

USDA Turns Up the Heat on Meat and Poultry ‘No Antibiotics’ Claims

Sept. 3, 2024
The agency found 20% of cattle sampled that were destined for product to be labeled as “raised without antibiotics” had antibiotic residues present in liver, kidneys.
Legal Issues

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

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

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

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.
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Pet Food

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

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.
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Legal Issues

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

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

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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Technology

Marrying RFID and IIoT for Shelf Life Success

Feb. 7, 2019
With billions of dollars lost because of spoiled food, what can food processors do to ensure their perishable inventory doesn't lose money and gets to the consumer? The answer...
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Business Strategies

Big Data Drives Food Safety Programs at Amazon and Costco

Oct. 24, 2018
Systems that marry potentially dangerous products to the people who purchased them are distinctions of these customer-centric organizations.
Technology

When Data Analytics Meets Craft Beer

June 25, 2018
Tim Alexander, from Deschutes Brewery, talks boosting quality through predictive analytics.
Fibers, Flours, Grains, Rice

General Mills Recalls Certain Flour Products

June 1, 2016
General Mills issued a voluntary recall of certain flour products after a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O121.