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Health Claims and Older Consumers

Innova Market Insights has identified the top five health claims for functional foods and drinks marketed to older consumers.

May 3, 2013

Health optimization has become an increasing focus for an aging population, driven by rising consumer understanding of the role of a healthy diet in extending the active years.

FDA Examining Caffeine Content

The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of food companies who are betting on snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick.

May 2, 2013

The agency is already investigating the safety of energy drinks and energy shots, prompted by consumer reports of illness and death.

Hershey Fronting

The Hershey Company plans to bring an enhanced food labeling system to its U.S. product portfolio.

April 18, 2013

Hershey will begin to roll out front-of-pack nutrition information in the second half of 2013.

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Meet Mexican Labeling Regs

A Spanish/English bilingual module allows for camera-ready supplement labels as well.

March 21, 2013

Genesis R&D Product/Supplement & Labeling software now has a NOM-compliant module, in addition to the Canadian and U.S. Spanish/English bi-lingual modules

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Quick Salmonella Testing

Neogen’s salmonella assay now includes a number of new matrices.

March 21, 2013

Neogen received a matrix extension for its Performance Tested MethodSM Certification (PTM #061203) from the AOAC Research Institute related to the company’s ANSR for Salmonella assay.

Fewer Ingredients, More Taste

Bio Springer’s clean label, GMA-safe, halal, kosher and GMO-free quality products include Springarom and Pronarom baker’s and brewer’s reaction flavors.

February 27, 2013

A global leader in yeast extracts, Bio Springer provides custom solutions for natural flavor enhancement and sodium reduction in snacks, soups, sauces, seasonings, prepared meals and other food applications.

Fish Mislabeled, Says Group

A new study has shown that one-third of the seafood sold in the U.S. could be mislabeled.

February 22, 2013

A new study has shown that one-third of the seafood sold in the U.S. could be mislabeled.

Canadian Claims for Lallemand

Lallemand Health Solutions announced that its long-term commitment in substantiating the health benefits of its probiotics has been recognised by the Canadian Health Authorities.

February 19, 2013

Lallemand Health Solutions announced that its long-term commitment in substantiating the health benefits of its probiotics has been recognised by the Canadian Health Authorities.

Nano Entering Foods

February 8, 2013

Nanomaterials, substances broken down by technology into molecule-size particles, are starting to enter the food chain through well-known food products and their packaging.

WHO on Potassium and Sodium

February 1, 2013

Adults should consume less than 2,000mg of sodium, or 5g of salt, and at least 3,510mg of potassium per day, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization.