Warning letter analysis shows FDA has target on CBD, not hemp
An analysis of recent warning letters underscores the notion that FDA is focused its enforcement efforts on CBD, and is not targeting hemp extracts per se.
Archives for January 16, 2020
Fewer than 2% of packed school lunches meet key nutritional standards, study finds
Packed lunches from home have typically been considered the healthier alternative to meals provided by the school cafeteria, but a recent study found that bringing lunch from home doesn’t always mean a child is eating a nutritionally-balanced meal.
CSPI seeks more oversight of online grocery retailers’ marketing, urges more promotion of healthy food
After evaluating the ecommerce marketing strategies of six national retailers, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging federal regulators to control more tightly the types of products retailers can promote on their websites to better...
‘Much higher’ herbicide residues found in glyphosate-resistant soybeans: ‘Glyphosate should not be in the food chain’
Researchers in Europe are concerned about the increased levels of herbicide residues found in harvested plants and food products, which they associate with the use of glyphosate-resistant soybeans.
Roquette ‘significantly increases’ pea protein supply deal with Beyond Meat
Ingredients specialist Roquette has extended its pea protein supply agreement with Beyond Meat for three more years. The amount supplied will ‘significantly’ increase compared to 2019 figures, Roquette executive Jean-Philippe Azoulay tells FoodNavigator.
Most consumers aren’t interested in using or haven’t heard of CBD, according to CivicScience
Despite all the buzz around CBD and the near steady stream of product launches across food and beverage categories featuring the ingredient, the majority of Americans have not heard of the ingredient, never used it or have no interest in it, according to...
US and China sign ‘phase one’ of new trade deal
After coming to a verbal trade agreement in December, President Donald Trump and General Secretary Xi Jinping signed the first installment of the deal on Wednesday.
US-China Phase One trade deal signed
The Phase One trade deal between the US and China that will see a reduction or removal of tariffs on products including meat and poultry has been signed by both countries.
Sustainability
Large chocolate and cocoa multinationals urged to publish living income policy for farmers
Cocoa Barometer releases position paper on living income farmgate prices and urges big players to lead by example.
World Steak Challenge returns for 2020
The highlight of the beef production industry’s calendar is back for 2020 as the World Steak Challenge returns to Ireland.
Safety First: Philippines alcohol poisoning, Aussie allergen alert, India food labelling and more feature in our round-up
Philippines alcohol poisoning, Aussie allergen alert, India food labelling and more feature in this edition of Safety First.
Ben & Jerry's hits back at lawsuit: We never said *all* of our milk came from happy cows…
Ben & Jerry’s (old) packaging states that it uses “milk & cream from happy cows,” acknowledges the company in a motion to dismiss a high-profile false advertising lawsuit over animal welfare. But it “doesn’t use the word ‘exclusively’.”