Canada requires mechanically tenderized beef labeling
All mechanically tenderized beef (MTB) products sold in Canada must now be clearly labelled as such and include instructions for safe cooking, according to Health Canada.
Archives for August 24, 2014
Special edition: Natural & Clean Label Trends
RD: ‘Natural’ claim tarnished, but still meaningful
Despite the legal hot water in which many manufacturers and retailers have found themselves in recent months over “natural” and its growing list of synonyms, the term likely won’t disappear from food and beverage product labels any time soon, as...
What new gluten-free product launches, market analysis tell us
The gluten-free definition has been standardized; now what?
Aug. 5 marked the deadline for manufacturers making voluntary gluten-free label claims to ensure they meet the FDA’s definition of a gluten-free food (less than 20 parts per million of gluten). And while gluten-free product launches have risen every year...
Ghirardelli shells out $5m to settle ‘fake’ white chocolate suit
Lindt & Sprüngli's US subsidiary Ghirardelli Chocolate has settled a class action lawsuit over allegations its Premium Baking Chips – Classic White misled consumers by claiming to contain white chocolate.
Nestlé recall due to package mislabelling
Nestlé is recalling some Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection Chicken with Peanut Sauce because it may contain undeclared shrimp.
Nutrients could precipitate out of solution or cause cloudiness, claim juice firms
Juice Products Association: Nutrition Facts overhaul could spell end to vitamin D and calcium fortified juices
FDA proposals to increase the RDI for calcium and vitamin D as part of an overhaul of the Nutrition Facts panel mean that juice makers could face major formulation challenges if they still want to make nutrient content claims about these ingredients,...
US version of Coca-Cola Life has 60 calories per 8-oz glass bottle
Coca-Cola Life makes US debut, but can it reverse the cola category’s flagging fortunes?
Stevia-and-sugar-sweetened Coca-Cola Life is making its US debut this week following successful launches in Latin America and the UK. But will it bring a surge of new - or lapsed - consumers to the cola category and help to reverse the flagging fortunes...
Milk would no longer qualify as an excellent source of vitamin D or a good source of potassium in new-look Nutrition Facts panel
FDA proposals to increase the RDI for certain nutrients as part of an overhaul of the Nutrition Facts panel mean that milk would no longer qualify as an excellent source of vitamin D or a good source of potassium, while some cheeses and yogurts could...