Jan 6, 2025 · FDA Releases Allergen, Food Safety and Plant-Based Alternative Labeling Guidance. The four new guidance documents are designed to help industry and other interest holders understand and comply with FDA regulations concerning food allergens, low-moisture ready-to-eat human foods and labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods.

Tecnologico de Monterrey Develops Nutraceutical Corn to Address Global Food Crisis. The FEMSA Biotechnology Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey has worked for over 25 years on the development of nutraceutical corn, a genetically improved variety that is not only nutritious but can also contribute to the prevention of chronic degenerative diseases.

Dec 17, 2024 · FSIS Announces Stronger Measures to Protect Public from Listeria. Over the past several months, Listeria monocytogenes has been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks and large-scale recalls of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, causing the agency to review its processes closely.

Dec 17, 2024 · LUTZ, Fla. – Eagle Product Inspection will be showcasing its x-ray inspection technologies at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2025, taking place from Jan. 28–30, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Visitors to booth #C-44183 will have the opportunity to explore Eagle's latest innovations designed to enhance food …

Nov 4, 2024 · The FDA updated the outbreak advisory for E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. The agency continues to work with CDC, USDA FSIS, state partners and involved firms to investigate the outbreak. As of Oct. 30, 90 people from 13 states have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7. Of 83 …

Oct 15, 2024 · WALTHAM, Mass. — Veralto Corporation, a provider of water and product quality solutions, announced that it has acquired the holding company that owns TraceGains for a purchase price of $350 million (subject to customary post-closing adjustments). TraceGains is a provider of cloud-based software solutions that enable connected data and digital workflow …

Dec 10, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the use of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By.”

Nov 4, 2024 · EWING, N.J. — GS1 Connect 2025 will be held June 10-12, 2025, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. The annual event provides insights on industry trends, best practices and innovation for supply chain, e …

Nov 29, 2024 · USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Announces Leadership Changes. Dr. Denise Eblen, currently FSIS’ assistant administrator for the Office of Public Health Science, has been named agency administrator, and Paul Kiecker will take on the role of assistant administrator in the Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit.

Dec 26, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule to update the “healthy” nutrient content claim to help consumers identify foods that are particularly useful as the foundation of a diet that is consistent with dietary recommendations. Manufacturers can voluntarily use the claim on a food package if the product meets the updated criteria.