Tag Archives: FDA
FDA Grants Extension for Proposed FSMA Rules Comment Period
In response to a request by United and other industry groups to extend the comment period for the FSMA proposed rules, FDA Commissioner Margaret … Continue reading
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Expanding health care options
The seventh annual Saint Joseph’s Food Industry Summit suggested retailers play a bigger part in the health care equation. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 04 Article Archives, Upfront
NRA Opposes Exemptions on Menu Labeling
The National Restaurant Association said it opposes legislation reintroduced March 19 into the 113th Congress that would exempt grocery chains, convenience stores and other … Continue reading
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PTI Comments on Food and Drug Administration’s Product Tracing Pilot
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), designed to help the produce industry maximize the effectiveness of current trac back procedures, is currently developing a response … Continue reading
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United Fresh Voices Concern for Small Farm Exemptions
United Fresh members and staff are participating in the first public hearings organized by FDA to hear feedback on the draft Produce Rule and … Continue reading
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Sounding Board: The FDA’s watchful eye
The FDA now has teeth and if retailers are not careful, they might just get bit. It is that time of year when the … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 02 Article Archives, Columns
PMA Comments on Proposed Food Safety Rules
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of Produce Marketing Association, today issued the following statement in response to the release of the U.S. Food and … Continue reading
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United Fresh Begins Review of Proposed Food Safety Rules for Produce
With the FDA’s release of its proposed Produce Safety rule and Preventive Controls for Human Food rule under the Food Safety and Modernization Act … Continue reading
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Taylor Farms Retail Initiates A Precautionary Recall
Taylor Farms Retail Inc. is initiating a voluntary, precautionary recall of 3,265 cases of various salad blends with the potential to be contaminated with … Continue reading
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U.S., China Agree to Continue Cooperation on Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has renewed an agreement with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and … Continue reading
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Formation of New Sprout Alliance for Safety and Science Announced
A group of sprout growers from across the United States have joined together to form the Sprout Alliance for Safety and Science, a new … Continue reading
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Del Monte Fresh Produce Recalls Limited Quantity of Fresh-Cut Mangoes
In cooperation with the FDA’s warning to not consume mangoes from Agricola Daniella in Mexico, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc, is initiating a … Continue reading
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Tanimura & Antle Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Romaine Lettuce
Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. … Continue reading
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The GMO debate
Retailers play an important role in educating consumers. GMOs are at the top of the list of what people want to know about. Some … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 08 Article Archives, Selling Wellness
Unified Grocers Partners With Guiding Stars and healthyAisles to Launch Nutrition Guidance Program for Independent Retailers
Unified Grocers, a wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States, has partnered with Guiding Starsand Vestcom’s healthyAisles to give shoppers of independent grocery … Continue reading
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A clear view of food safety
As transparency becomes the norm, manufacturers and retailers are making adjustments to provide a farm-to-fork view of the food supply. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 07 Article Archives, Cover Stories
GMA Outlines Global Food Safety Progress at FDA Meeting
Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Executive Vice President of Policy and Strategic Planning Mary Sophos delivered the keynote address at the Food and Drug Administration’s … Continue reading
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FDA Cracks Down on Carbendazim in OJ
The FDA announced that it is implementing a “test and hold” policy for all imported shipments of orange juice to determine if they contain … Continue reading
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Growing gluten-free
The gluten-free market is expected to double in the next four years. The biggest challenge facing retailers may be holding the attention of consumers. … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 11 Article Archives, Selling Wellness
Nonfood for Profit: A ray of sunshine
New government rules should bring a level of sensibility to the booming, but confusing, sunscreen category. By Seth Mendelson I can’t tell you how … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 07 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit
