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in this
month's headlines ...
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How the FDA's
Landmark Labeling Changes Affect Food Manufacturers
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 On February 27, the FDA proposed two rules to amend,
among other things, nutrition labeling requirements for
conventional foods and dietary supplements; reference amounts
customarily consumed (RACCs); and the definition of what
constitutes a single serving container. If the proposed rules are
finalized without significant changes, nearly every food label that
requires a nutrition facts box - which includes most processed
foods - will need to be revised to remain compliant with FDA
regulations.
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Gen Y, Not
Boomers, Influence Buying Habits Most
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 Born from 1977 to 1995, millennials are the largest
generation since baby boomers with 79.8 million. Together, they
have $1 trillion in spending power. By 2017, they will outspend
boomers ...
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Consumers
Demand More Transparency From Food Companies
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 Consumers are demanding transparency from food
companies regarding where their food comes from and how it is
produced, according to a new whitepaper from Sullivan Higdon &
Sink (SHS).
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Appeals Court
Approves COOL Meat Labeling
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 A federal appeals court is allowing labels on certain
cuts of meat to say where the animals were born, raised and
slaughtered.
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North American Meat Assn. To Merge With American Meat
Institute
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The North American Meat Assn.'s board of directors on
March 21 voted to approve an agreement and plan of merger with the
American Meat Institute. If AMI's members also approve, the merger
could be effective Jan. 1, 2015.
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