News in brief
FDA issues final guidance on Nutrition Facts labeling rules
The FDA has issued final guidance to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with its updated Nutrition Facts labeling regulations.
Archives for January 2, 2020
Whole milk consumption tied to lower likelihood of childhood obesity, says study
Children and teens who drank whole milk (3.25% fat) compared to kids who consumed reduced-fat milk (0.1-2% fat) were less likely to be overweight or obese, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health...
Kraft Heinz chief procurement officer: ‘Relationships with suppliers should not be purely transactional'
Type ‘Kraft Heinz procurement’ into Google and the search engine helpfully suggests ‘scandal,’ ‘misconduct’ and ‘investigation,’ serving as a reminder that the buying function at one of the world’s most iconic food companies had something of an annus...
Ag-tech could hold the key to attracting a new generation of US farmers, returning industry to growth
Increased production of key crops from China, Argentina and Brazil may have weakened US agriculture’s competitive position over the last 10 years, but rapid innovation in ag-tech in the new decade could help American farmers regain a pole-position by...
Diet Dr Pepper does not mislead consumers with 'diet' label, rules US court
A US appeals court has ruled the word ‘diet’ – as used by Diet Dr Pepper - does not mislead consumers into believing diet drinks promise weight loss.
Additional funding for African Swine Fever measures welcomed
Funding for additional agricultural inspectors at ports to help prevent African Swine Fever (ASF) has been approved by the US House of Representatives.
Organic meat brand raises $15m in funding
US organic poultry business Shenandoah Valley Organic has raised $15m in a funding round for plant modernization.