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Product Development

Sweet Sustainability: The Environmental Footprint of Sweeteners and Sweetness Enhancers

By Aslı Tuncer Madge, Regulatory Researcher and Regulatory Trends Consultant Ever wonder if that packet of sweetener in your morning coffee is sweeter for the planet too? As the food […]

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Product Development

Study Identifies Potential Link Between Early Sugary Beverages and Later Diabetes in Boys

A study presented earlier this year at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention Sessions suggests that consuming sugary beverages, including 8 ounces or more of 100 percent fruit juices […]

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Food Safety

Food Fraud: Identifying Risks with Digital Tools

Food fraud, or economically motivated adulteration, is defined as the intentional misrepresentation of food products for economic gain (1). As the food supply chain grows increasingly complex, the potential for […]

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Food Safety

3 Key Aspects of a Comprehensive Ingredient Risk Assessment

Effective food safety risk assessments are crucial for protecting public health, safeguarding brand reputation and ensuring the integrity of the food supply chain. The importance of this process is underscored […]

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Regulatory Compliance

Understanding FDA’s GRAS: Ensuring Safe and Compliant Food Ingredients

In today’s ever-evolving food industry, the safety and compliance of ingredients are paramount. The FDA’s GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation is a critical aspect of this landscape, providing a […]

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Food Safety

Leveraging Data for Food Safety and Food Fraud Vulnerability and Risk Assessments 

Food safety and food fraud are critical issues in today’s global food supply chain. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) are two critical […]

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Food Safety

US FDA Revokes Brominated Vegetable Oil Authorization

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked its authorization for the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO). BVO is used as a stabilizer for fruity-flavored foods and beverages […]

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Food Safety

Key Elements of the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Global Food Safety Initiative 

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stand as pivotal frameworks ensuring the safety and quality of food products worldwide. These initiatives have been […]

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FoodChain ID and ReSeed Announce the Successful Verification of Farm-level Carbon Action Quantification

FoodChain ID and ReSeed announce the successful verification of farm-level carbon action quantification, demonstrating measurement of practices that support sustainable farming and forest conservation. With the goal to support a […]