The Sugar Battle Continues With Some Twists

Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

Apr 13th, 2017

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FDA's Launching 'Closer to Zero' Plan to Remove Metals in Baby Food

The FDA aims to reduce the levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury in baby foods to the greatest extent possible.

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AI Used to Assess Beef Freshness

It combines deep learning with a relatively inexpensive vision technique.

Malting Byproduct Could Find Use in Human Nutrition

The leftover material is not only high in protein, but high in phytochemicals, making it a potential source of development in the food industry.

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Reports Show Arsenic & Lead Among Other Heavy Metals in Baby Food

Is anyone doing anything about it? Here's what you need to know.

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Nestle Unveils Dairy-Free KitKat Bar

The KitKat V, which it said will be launched later this year in several countries, is certified vegan and uses 100 percent sustainable cocoa

Food Ingredient GRAS Conclusions: What You Should Know

We ask a pair of senior legal associates common questions about marketing food ingredients based on a Generally Recognized as Safe FDA conclusion.

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Report Finds Arsenic, Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food Brands

A U.S. House Subcommittee requested internal data from seven companies following a nonprofit's published testing results.

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Smithfield to Cut Sodium & Sugar 10% by 2025

The meat supplier also pledges to commit to "cleaner" labeling as part of its transparency efforts.

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Two Customers Sue Subway Over Tuna Fraud

The customers, both from the San Francisco area, allege that the ingredient in question is "anything but tuna."

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US Ag Secretary Signs MoU on Animal Biotechnology

It outlines responsibilities over the regulation of certain animals developed using genetic engineering that are intended for agricultural purposes.

Infographic: The Pros and Cons of Various Food Processing Technologies

Food manufacturers are combatting increased demands and concerns about food safety with innovative tools to meet high standards. See some of the latest here.

Cucumber Citrón cannabis-infused beverage produced by Los Angeles company Calexo.

Michigan Agency Releases Guidance for THC-Infused Beverages

Dispensaries could begin selling beverages later this year.