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FDA rejects petition from New York AG demanding immediate action levels on heavy metals in baby foods; says proposed methodology is ‘not tethered to’ federal regulations Image credit: GettyImages/Stefan Tomic

FDA and states attorneys general clash over action levels for heavy metals in baby foods

The FDA has acknowledged that people are frustrated it isn’t moving more quickly to set action levels for heavy metals in baby foods, but says proposals from states' attorneys general to expedite the process and immediately set thresholds for heavy metals based on levels achieved by the ‘best performers’ in the category are inconsistent with federal regulations.

CBA Freeman’s parting advice mirrors his strategy for turning around the trade group: Listen, learn and proactively evolve

As Geoff Freeman prepares to step down from his role as president and CEO of the Consumer Brands Association next month to pursue a new opportunity, he offers the CPG industry the same advice that he gave when he joined the trade group four years ago:...

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Symrise Healthy Lifestyles Initiative: A Study of Modern Functional Health Trends

Symrise interviewed health-minded Millennials, Gen Zs and health experts to find a framework for wellbeing with a shift toward healthy food and beverage ingredients.

REGISTER TODAY: Low-and-No-Sugar Beverages: From Soda 2.0 to Flavored Waters

What will the next frontier and low- and no-sugar beverages look like? Find out during FoodNavigator-USA's free-to-attend webinar on Low- and-No-Sugar Beverages: From Soda 2.0 to Flavored Waters online event, broadcasting on Tuesday, July 26th at...

Carbon neutral milk brand expands to Target and Sprouts, plans move into butter this summer

Neutral Foods – which debuted in 2021 with carbon neutral organic, pasture-raised milk – has picked up distribution at 370+ Sprouts stores nationwide and 200+ Target stores on the west coast, after securing nationwide listings at Whole Foods last year,...

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Microencapsulated MCT oil powder, a unique solution for keto applications

Microencapsulated MCT oil powders are ideal for keto diets, delivering MCTs that our body can quickly convert into ketones.

Quest and Atkins outperform the competition in active nutrition and weight management categories

Simply Good Foods, parent company to Quest Nutrition and Atkins brands, registered solid net sales growth in Q3 2022 as snacking behaviors stabilized and consumers adjusted to the company's new pricing actions.

JellaTech hits tech milestone with production of cell-cultured type 1 collagen

Raleigh-based startup Jellatech has hit a key milestone with the development of a full length, triple helical and functional native collagen (type 1) produced by its proprietary cell lines, which will initially be targeted at the biopharma and biomedical...

What’s the scoop? America’s top 5 favourite ice cream flavors revealed

The International Dairy Foods Association has released its ‘most comprehensive’ US ice cream trends data to date, asking ice cream makers and retailers – as well as consumers – about what their favourite ice cream flavors are.

Can sugary products be described as ‘nutritious’? And how much added sugar is too much? Clif Bar agrees to settle lawsuit with $10.5m fund

Can sugary products be labeled as ‘nutritious’? And how much added sugar is too much? Clif Bar to settle lawsuit with $10.5m fund

Clif Bar – one of a series of CPG brands accused of adding ‘excessive’ amounts of sugar to products marketed as wholesome and nutritious – has agreed to remove the terms ‘nutritious’ and 'nourishing' from selected product labels, and set aside...