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• GAO delivers 3 recommendations to make CDC better

  23-11-2020 06:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Steve D. Morris is a name many may not recognize, yet he is a major national food safety decision maker. And he just writes letters with many of them addressed to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who is more engaged on food safety than anyone else in Congress.Steve Morris, GAO
  Morris is director of Natural Resources and Environment at the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO). When Congress wants information on food safety, the job of investigating to find answers usually goes to Morris.And he&
  
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• Serenity Kids on creating global cuisines for the next generation of foodies

  15-04-2024 16:40 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  With an infusion of $52m in Series B funding closed last month, Serenity Kids will drive growth and innovation to provide diverse, nutritious baby food inspired by global cuisine.
  
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• Consumers trade down to save on meat, plant-based still struggles on taste, texture, 84.51˚ reports

  15-04-2024 16:08 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Consumers are buying less expensive cuts of meat and buying more meat on sale as food prices driven up by inflation remain high, market research firm 84.51˚ shared in its latest consumer report, which also detailed shopper trends for plant-based alternatives.
  
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• The Future of Protein Production Chicago takes ‘temperature’ of alt protein investments, regulations

  15-04-2024 15:44 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  As the alternative protein industry continues to wade through challenging macroeconomics, the sector might have reasons to be more optimistic in 2024, with investment activity picking up and more companies obtaining commercial approval across the globe, Sebastian Sbuttoni, co-founder and conference director of The Future of Protein Production, told FoodNavigator-USA.
  
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• Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: What will it take to reinvigorate innovation in packaged food?

  15-04-2024 15:08 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Meaningful innovation in the consumer packaged goods industry has ground nearly to a halt post-pandemic for all but an âelite 20%â of companies, according to the Boston Consulting Groupâs latest Build for the Future Survey, which analyzes insights from more than 1,000 C-suite executives, including from 68 CPG companies, about their ability to harness their âinnovation visionâ to accelerate growth, enhance operations and compete effectively.
  
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• FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for Oobli’s sweet protein opens doors for international expansion

  15-04-2024 14:37 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  FDAâs recent acknowledgement that low-sugar tea and chocolate maker Oobliâs novel sweet protein sourced from the Oubli fruit and produced via precision fermentation is Generally Recognized As Safe will grease the rails for the California-based company to expand internationally, CEO Ali Wing told FoodNavigator-USA.
  
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• Do non-sugar sweeteners make people hungrier?

  15-04-2024 10:39 via foodnavigator.com
  
  This is the question posed by researchers, who also wanted to find out whether swapping out sugar for artificial and natural sweeteners reduces blood sugar levels.
  
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• Scientists find beef imports into Europe largely safe

  14-04-2024 06:03 via foodsafetynews.com
  The presence of foodborne pathogens in raw beef imported into the European Union is low, according to a study.Microbiological quality of 100 raw beef samples sent to the EU was investigated. Samples of beef imported from November 2021 to May 2022 were collected at the Border Control Post of Hamburg Harbor in Germany. In total, 53 samples came from Brazil, 33 from Argentina, 12 from Uruguay, and two from Paraguay. In 2021, there were 283,729 tons of beef imported into the EU, representing an
  
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• ‘When a Food Allergen is Your Enemy’ to be presented at the Food Safety Summit

  13-04-2024 06:03 via foodsafetynews.com
  By Chirag BhattEstimates suggest that 33 million Americans, among them 5.6 million children under the age of 18, contend with food allergies. This equates to approximately one in 13 children and one in 10 adults. That is roughly two children in every classroom. Alarmingly, about 40 percent of children affected by food allergies are allergic to multiple foods. Do you have children? If so, are you comfortable with this reality?Food allergens — proteins — provoke an adverse immune react
  
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• SHICKEN fuels US expansion with $5.3m investment from Veg Capital

  12-04-2024 16:02 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Plant-based chicken manufacturer SHICKEN is using a recent investment from venture-capital firm Veg Capital to expand into the US, brand Co-founder and CEO Parm Bains told FoodNavigator-USA.
  
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• SkinnyDipped 'glows up' with new rebrand, upcoming nut butter launch

  12-04-2024 15:48 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Sweet and salty better-for-you almond mix brand SkinnyDipped featured its latest snack flavors, upcoming nut butter line and brand redesign at Natural Products Expo West last month.
  
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• New technology can help companies meet intent of food safety traceability rule

  12-04-2024 06:05 via foodsafetynews.com
  The implementation of a new traceability rule is more than a year and a half away, and the FDA won’t start enforcing the requirements of the rule until 2027, but a former agency leader says companies should begin making changes now.Frank Yiannas, the former deputy commissioner of food policy and response at the Food and Drug Administration, recently gave Food Safety News insights into Rule 204 of the Food Modernization Act. Yiannas helped draft the rule and is now consulting with companies
  
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• EU proposes change to Listeria in RTE food rules

  12-04-2024 06:03 via foodsafetynews.com
  The European Commission has published long-awaited plans to update the rules around Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.The draft regulation removes a section about the absence of Listeria in 25-grams before food has left the immediate control of the food business operator who has produced it.It now states that Listeria monocytogenes not detected in 25-grams should apply to all situations where foods are placed on the market during their shelf-life and for which the producing food
  
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• Early registration now open for IAFP workshops scheduled before meeting

  12-04-2024 06:01 via foodsafetynews.com
  The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Meeting, set to take place July 14-17 in Long Beach, CA. Early registration is now open for a series of Pre-Meeting Workshops aimed at providing attendees withinsights and practical knowledge.IAFP 2024
  The IAFP Annual Meeting has earned its reputation as the premier food safety conference globally, offering a dynamic program that covers diverse topics, showcases cutting-edge technologies through exhibits,
  
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• A traceable seafood industry requires a globalized effort for standardized data collection

  11-04-2024 15:44 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  The seafood needs coordinated data collection and standardization to reduce the risk of illegal, unregulated and unrecorded seafood, explained Sara Bratager, food traceability and food safety scientist at the Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) at the Institute of Food Technologists.
  
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• DEUX founder discusses ‘year of retail,’ growing with Sprouts, Target

  11-04-2024 15:34 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  Better-for you sweet snack brand DEUX is making 2024 âa year of retail" with its recent expansion in Sprouts, while tapping into larger permissible indulgent trends, brand Founder and CEO Sabeena Ladha shared with FoodNavigator-USA during a Startup Spotlight interview.
  
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• Tequesquite recalled in New York and New Jersey because of elevated levels of lead

  11-04-2024 15:25 via foodsafetynews.com
  Nicomex Inc. is recalling Nicomex Tequesquite (Mexican mineral salt) because of elevated levels of lead.According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 15, 2024, and is ongoing.The recalled products were distributed in New Jersey, then further distributed to retail stores in New Jersey and New York.Recalled product:Nicomex Tequesquite, Net Wt. 1.5oz (42.52gms)
  UPC: 8 8467810180 7 Packaged in a plastic bagProduct Quantity: A
  
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• Hydrocolloid market reaches ‘better equilibrium,’ but threats loom on horizon

  11-04-2024 15:01 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  The market for functional hydrocolloids used in foods is stabilizing after a âchallenging couple of years,â in which supply chain disruptions during the pandemic triggered selective price hikes and a subsequent drop as food manufacturers scaled back purchases, according to industry experts.
  
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• Salmon recalled in Canada over potential dangerous bacteria contamination

  11-04-2024 14:54 via foodsafetynews.com
  Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd. is recalling Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked because of the potential presence of dangerous bacteria.According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.The recalled products have been distributed in Ontario, Canada.Recalled product:BrandProductSizeUPCCodesMowiNorwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked113 g8 19693 02546 3All
  
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• Cargill explores cocoa and nut-free vegan confectionery

  11-04-2024 14:43 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Global cocoa and ingredients company Cargill has announced a new commercial partnership with Voyage Foods to produce alternatives to cocoa-based products and nut spreads without using cocoa, peanuts, and hazelnuts.
  
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• Food and beverage start-ups: How to succeed where others fail

  11-04-2024 10:16 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Starting a new business is an enormous challenge and takes a huge amount of courage. So what can you do to give yourself the best chance of succeeding?
  
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• Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

  11-04-2024 06:06 via foodsafetynews.com
  An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead and other harmful contaminants, posing potential risks to children’s health. This comes amidst broader concerns about lead contamination in children’s food products, including recent issues with lead in children’s cinnamon applesauce products.The investigation b
  
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• No source yet in new Salmonella outbreak

  11-04-2024 06:05 via foodsafetynews.com
  The Food and Drug Administration has identified a new outbreak of Salmonella infections.As of April 10 the agency was reporting 11 patients in the outbreak, but it did not report where the patients live. The FDA has begun traceback efforts, but it did not report what food or foods are being traced.The FDA’s only other active investigation at this time involves lead in cinnamon used in applesauce products market for children. As of April 10 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was
  
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• CDC declares deadly Listeria outbreak over; cheese from Rizo-López was cause

  11-04-2024 06:04 via foodsafetynews.com
  Federal officials say a Listeria outbreak that spanned a decade is over. Two people died as a result of their infections.The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated the outbreak. It began in June 2014 and continued through December 2023. A total of 26 people in 11 states were confirmed as outbreak patients; 23 of them had to be hospitalized. Also, two people got sick during their pregnancy and one person had a pregnancy loss. There were also t
  
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• Austria reports on Campylobacter and control campaigns

  11-04-2024 06:03 via foodsafetynews.com
  The number of Campylobacter cases reported in 2023 in Austria remained stable compared to the year before, according to recently released statistics.In 2023, 6,271 cases of campylobacteriosis were reported. This is similar to the 6,295 cases in 2022. After a significant decline in 2020, the number of infections rose but remained below levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.Almost a quarter of the sick people were hospitalized in 2023 and eight deaths were registered.In all federal states excep
  
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• PLANTSTRONG Foods finds whitespace for fortified plant-based milk, launches product in Whole Foods

  10-04-2024 16:42 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  PLANTSTRONG Foods is fcreating plant-based milk with fortified nutrients to differentiate in the category as the company aggressively grows its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel.
  
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• Hain Celestial sells Thinsters to J&J Snacks, downplays further divestitures

  10-04-2024 16:24 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Hain Celestial sold cookie brand Thinsters to J&J Snack Foods for an undisclosed amount in an all-cash deal announced this week as part of the its overarching growth strategy.
  
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• Rahm Roast’s proprietary rinsing solution improves coffee bean quality

  10-04-2024 16:11 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Rahm Roast takes an extra step to ensure a clean label for its single-origin, Guatamalan coffee beans through a patented double cleaning process to remove mold and toxins, company President Duqeusne Cook explained to FoodNavigator-USA.
  
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• USDA finalizes modern WIC program, secures additional $1bn in funding

  10-04-2024 16:06 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  A wider range of packaged foods, including canned fish, canned beans and some plant-based dairy, could qualify for reimbursement under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) following an update by the US Department of Agricultureâs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), announced this week.
  
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• Global cocoa shortage puts pressure on suppliers and manufacturers

  10-04-2024 12:19 via confectionerynews.com
  
  While there is no indication the world is not about to run out of chocolate any day soon, there are concerns from manufacturers and suppliers that the current high prices and shortage of cocoa beans will push up costs further and, in some cases, restrict the procurement of key ingredients.
  
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