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Prime Label's Monthly e-Newsletter January 2013

Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the New Year, and January's Label Alert. This month's edition features big savings on your choice of nutrition labeling training tools. Get back into the workday groove with the latest food industry highlights!

In this issue . . .
  • What changes should be made to the Nutrition Facts panel in 2013?
  • Nutrition Trends Study Finds 'Natural' Driving Product Development in 2013
  • Vilsack: USDA's accomplishments in 2012
  • USDA Issues Final Rule for Animal Disease Traceability
  • Amid Criticism USDA Relaxes Federal School Lunch Rules
  • What's on the regulatory radar in 2013?

  • What changes should be made to the Nutrition Facts panel in 2013?

    First it was scheduled for late 2011, then we were told it would be early 2012, and now it's going to be 2013. But at some point in the near future, the FDA will publish a proposed rule to reform the Nutrition Facts Panel. Read on...


    Nutrition Trends Study Finds 'Natural' Driving Product Development in 2013

    The 2013 edition of New Nutrition Business's trend-spotting report, 10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition & Health, indicates natural foods and ingredients will continue to see an upward trend in product development. Read on...


    Vilsack: USDA's accomplishments in 2012

    Over the course of 2012, farm families and rural communities faced a number of challenges. A record drought impacted much of the country and many were impacted by a major hurricane, flooding and severe storms. However, thanks to the resilience of rural Americans, our communities are still going strong. Read on...


    USDA Issues Final Rule for Animal Disease Traceability

    USDA announced a final rule establishing general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate. Read on...


    Amid Criticism USDA Relaxes Federal School Lunch Rules

    In response to mounting criticism from parents, students and lawmakers alike regarding new federal school lunch standards enacted July 1, 2012, the USDA on Dec. 7 announced it is relaxing the rules and removing calorie limits on grains and meats in schools. Read on...


    What's on the regulatory radar in 2013?

    What will 2013 hold in store for the food industry on the regulatory front? More changes to the school meals program? Action on energy drinks? Sugar reform? Read on...


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