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Dear Colleague,
Welcome to October's
Label Alert. Catch yourself gazing out the office window at those
colorful autumn leaves? Why not ease into your workday with a little
topical reading, plus, take advantage of 50% off PLC's NFP
development service. We hope you enjoy this edition of Label
Alert!
| Update on
"Natural" Claim for Meat and Poultry
Products |
FSIS announced
that it will solicit further public comment as the Agency
seeks to define the conditions under which it would permit the
voluntary claim "natural" to be used in the labeling of meat
and poultry products. Read
on...
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| Health and
Natural Keep US Market Resilient |
Health and
natural ingredients are driving growth in the US food and
drink market, which remains dynamic despite the recession. Read
on...
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| Agreement by
Congressional Appropriators on Poultry Imports from
China |
Congressional
agreement would allow USDA to use appropriated funds in FY
2010 to promulgate or implement a rule allowing imports of
processed poultry or poultry products from China only after
the Secretary of Agriculture notifies Congress that certain
conditions have been met. Read
on...
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| Sodium
Reform |
The past
decade's trans fatty acid revolution proved that federal and
state regulators control what's for dinner-just ask any New
York chef. Many in the food- formulating industry believe salt
is the next target, despite conflicting opinions among medical
and nutritional authorities regarding required daily intakes.
Read
on...
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| New Rule to
Increase Trade for Small Meat Processors |
Small US meat
processors look set to receive an economic boost thanks to new
plans that would let state-inspected operators ship products
across state lines. The idea, laid down in the 2008 Farm Bill,
will enable the plants with 25 or fewer employees to send meat
and poultry products between states. Read
on...
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| Taste Issues
Remain for Healthier Snacks |
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Opportunities
remain in the market for healthier alternatives to traditional
salty snacks, as new research shows that half of consumers
don't like the taste of healthier versions. Read
on...
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